About The Opportunity
The Welder / Fabricator is required to complete all facets of welding and fabrication (including general) works on time, in full and to standard, while striving for continuous improvement. The Welder / Fabricator is responsible for keeping themselves and their colleagues safe as well as maintaining a clean, tidy and productive work environment
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.
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
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What's Involved
Construct primary structures such as frames, keels, girders, and deck beams for vessels.
Construct secondary structures such as walkways, handrails, equipment brackets and bases.
Read and understand technical documents and workshop drawings.
Adhere to the Austal Safety and Quality standards.
Maintain a clean, tidy, and productive work environment.
You'll Need
The successful applicant will be a trade qualified Fabricator/Boilermaker/Sheet Metalworker or Vehicle Body Builder who has:
Experience in aluminium and/or steel fabrication or MIG welding
A positive and professional work ethic, taking pride in finished work.
Be physically fit and comfortable working in confined spaces, as well as at heights.
Hold a Construction safety induction (white card)
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.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia