Welders Wanted | Join Australia's leading defence and commercial shipbuilder

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal, Australia’s leading defence and commercial shipbuilder, is seeking skilled Welders to join our team in Western Australia. You will perform welding and related fabrication duties, ensuring work is completed to specification, on time, and to high quality standards.

Applicants should have MIG, TIG, SMAW and FCAW experience, a White Card, and the ability to work safely with strict tolerances. This is a site-based role supporting regional shipbuilding projects.

Qualifications

• MIG, TIG, stick and FCAW welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Capable of working to strict codes and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Understand, accept and complete tasks in full.
• Take ownership of tools and equipment and deliver on time.
• Promote a safety-first culture and adhere to HSE standards.

Skills

MIG welding (GMAW)

TIG welding (GTAW)

Stick welding (SMAW)

Flux-cored welding (FCAW)

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30319)

Job description

Welders Wanted | Join Australia's leading defence and commercial shipbuilder

About the Opportunity

We are seeking skilled and safety-focused Welders to join our team, contributing to high-quality welding projects within a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be responsible for completing all aspects of welding and general works efficiently, ensuring tasks are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest standard.

Due to consistent project demand and ongoing workflow, we have regular monthly recruitment cycles, offering stable, continuous opportunities for skilled Welders to join our growing team.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Understand, accept and complete tasks in full
• Take ownership and respect for tools and equipment
• Initiate improvements to how work is done
• Negotiate and agree realistic timeframes, then deliver on them
• Understand and deliver to quality standards
• Hold self and others accountable, and drive improvement
• Understand and comply with HSE standards
• Hold self and others accountable
• Promote a 'safety first' culture by assessing risks
• Improve HSE performance
• Reduce waste

You’ll Need

• Experience in one or more of the following:
  MIG (GMAW)
  TIG (GTAW)
  Stick (SMAW)
  Flux-cored (FCAW)
• White Card
• Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Work to strict codes and tolerances
• Possesses good time management skills and ability to meet targets set by the supervisor
• Certificate III in Engineering â Fabrication Trade (MEM30319 or equivalent)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.