Boilermakers/Welders & Trade Assistants wanted to join our highly experienced & professional Project Team servicing the maritime industry.
Full Time Permanent and Casual opportunities.
Hourly rate subject to skills & experience.
We are looking for staff who are comfortable working locally but are also flexible to travel and work away from home at a variety of worksites nationally. Above award wages, penalties and living away from home allowance where applicable.
Relocation by negotiation.
Far North Fabrication Pty Ltd with a fixed base of operation in Cairns Qld, is a family owned and operated Australian fabrication, ship repair and boat building business specialising in the construction, refit and maintenance of vessels for Defence, Commercial and Private sectors. Due to higher demand, we are seeking to recruit specialised skill sets for delivery of service and products into the Maritime industry.
Must have construction industry safety induction white card.
Experience in the maritime industry, confined spaces, EWP and W@H’s training also an advantage.
Position and rates are negotiable based on skill sets and experience, must be willing to perform overtime. These positions can lead to permanent work for the right people with ongoing skills training.
What you need:
- Proactive approach to safety in the workplace.
- A team player with a professional work ethic, taking pride in quality of workmanship.
- Relevant trade experience.
- Ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings for trade related applicants.
- Flexibility to work away from home when required on an agreed roster.
What we offer:
- A safe working environment within a team of highly skilled and experienced employees.
- Permanent, full-time roles with competitive rates.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- Career development opportunities.
- Ongoing relevant skills & certification training.
Essential:
- Industry White Card
- Current Drivers Licence
- Reliable transport
- Own basic tools for trade related applicants
- Right to work in Australia
- Able to pass industry medicals
- Criminal history checks – where required
Highly regarded:
- Experience in the Maritime Industry
- DNV-GL Welding certification or similar
- Weld and fabricate in accordance with IACS47
- Experience with Defence assets
- First Response Fire Fighting Equipment
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- First Aid