Welder

About the Role

If you're happiest when there's a grinder in your hand and a fresh bead of weld in front of you, this is the role you've been waiting for. Our client is a busy engineering operation based in Pakenham, and they're on the lookout for a skilled welder to join their team on a casual full-time basis. You'll be working on a range of fabrication and structural welding tasks in a well-equipped workshop environment. This is a hands-on role where your workmanship speaks for itself. The team values tradespeople who take pride in what they produce, can read a drawing without being walked through it, and keep their work area clean and safe. You'll be part of a close-knit crew that keeps things moving and holds high standards. If you've got solid welding experience, a reliable attitude, and you're ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG and/or stick welding on mild steel, stainless steel and other materials as required
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job specs and work orders
• Carry out fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, fitting and assembly
• Inspect welds for quality and compliance with specifications
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and correctly
• Work to production schedules and deadlines in a workshop environment
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area at all times
• Report faults, defects or safety concerns to the leading hand or supervisor

Requirements

• Trade qualification in welding or metal fabrication (or demonstrated equivalent experience)(Essential)
• Proven experience with MIG welding; TIG or stick welding experience highly regarded(Essential)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications(Essential)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen(Essential)
• Experience in a structural or heavy fabrication environment is an advantage
• Forklift licence is a bonus but not required