Workshop Welder

Alloy Steel Australia (Int) Pty Ltd; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Steel Australia (Int) Pty Ltd is seeking a Workshop Welder for a full-time role in Malaga, WA. The position involves assembling and repairing metal components, reading blueprints, and applying welding techniques to produce precise joints.

You will prepare materials, cut components, shape parts, and perform finishing work to meet safety and customer standards. The role requires a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or Welding or equivalent, with a minimum of two years'

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Welding or equivalent.
• Significant work experience can substitute for the absence of a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Technical Documents: Study blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine project requirements, measurements, and fabrication methods.
• Prepare Materials: Select, clean, and prepare metal stock to ensure it meets project and safety standards.
• Cut Metal Components: Mark out and cut metal sections using hand tools, flame cutting torches, and metal-cutting machinery.
• Shape and Form Materials: Shape, bend, and form metal parts and pipes using hand tools, machines, and heat-assisted methods such as heating and hammering.
• Assemble Components: Align and position metal parts using hand tools and measuring instruments to prepare for joining.
• join Metal Sections: Weld, bolt, and rivet components using various industry-standard techniques to create strong, precise joints.
• Quality Inspection: Examine welds and joints for accuracy, penetration, bead width, and overall quality, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Finishing Work: Clean, grind, file, and chisel welds and components to achieve smooth finishes and prepare items for installation or additional fabrication.

Skills

Working at Heights

Technical Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical & Motor Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Welding or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Workshop Welder (Full Time)

Division: Production

Location: 42 Mercantile Way, Malaga, WA, 6090

Salary: 37,44 AUD per hour (******,60 AUD annually)

Hours: 57,5 hours a week

Position Summary:

A Workshop Welder is responsible for assembling pieces of material together or repairing damage in metal components. Their duties will include but are not limited to the below responsibilities. All jobs must be completed in a safe way and to our customers' standard.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret Technical Documents: Study blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine project requirements, measurements, and fabrication methods.
• Prepare Materials: Select, clean, and prepare metal stock to ensure it meets project and safety standards.
• Cut Metal Components: Mark out and cut metal sections using hand tools, flame cutting torches, and metal-cutting machinery.
• Shape and Form Materials: Shape, bend, and form metal parts and pipes using hand tools, machines, and heat-assisted methods such as heating and hammering.
• Assemble Components: Align and position metal parts using hand tools and measuring instruments to prepare for joining.
• join Metal Sections: Weld, bolt, and rivet components using various industry-standard techniques to create strong, precise joints.
• Quality Inspection: Examine welds and joints for accuracy, penetration, bead width, and overall quality, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Finishing Work: Clean, grind, file, and chisel welds and components to achieve smooth finishes and prepare items for installation or additional fabrication.

Qualifications:

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Welding or equivalent.

Significant work experience can substitute for the absence of a relevant qualification.

Industry Experience:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in metal fabrication, welding, or boilermaking.

Licences & Tickets: Current forklift licence, and rigging and dogging tickets (essential).

Skills and Knowledge:

Working at Heights: Capability and certification to safely perform work at heights.

Technical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for diagnosing fabrication or welding issues.

Attention to Detail: High level of precision when interpreting drawings, fabricating components, and inspecting welds

Physical & Motor Skills: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precision fabrication tasks.

Equipment Operation: Ability to safely operate fabrication machinery, welding equipment, and power tools.

Safety Knowledge: Understanding and adherence to safe working practices, workplace procedures, and relevant WHS requirements.