About the role:
- Comply with the company's WH&S; policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment; participate and contribute to WH&S; meetings
- Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
- Interpret technical drawings and using the correct tools and work methods to weld and produce production work to a high standard
- Lay out sheet steel plate, and locate and mark bending and cutting lines, using protractors, compasses, and drawing instruments or templates
- Weld small and large components such as tanks, frames, bends and pipelines
- Manage and maintain welders and machinery used and monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature
- Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors
- Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Assemble welded and/or part components using physical or mechanical lifting equipment as required
- Attend customer sites for welding of components in situ or new projects and repair of existing infrastructure
- Using acquired knowledge, make decisions and problem solve within the scope of the position; seek guidance from the Workshop Leading Hand as required
- Assist with training of production staff within the workshop as required to raise quality standards
- Assist to maintain equipment and machinery within the workshop; report equipment or machinery that requires repair or replacement
About the candidate
- Relevant trade qualifications and additional training, e.g. Working at Heights, Confined Spaces
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings
- Attention to detail
- Transparent communication skills; ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
- Car licence, Forklift licence or the commitment and ability to obtain one.
- Ability to prioritise and flexibility to adjust to shifting work priorities
Annual income for a standard 38-hour week excluding superannuation ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 per annum, commensurate with industry rates, skills, and experience.
How to Apply
If you think you have the above qualities, are looking for a new challenge, and believe you have what it takes to drive a team to succeed consistently, please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, by clicking on the apply button below. Alternatively, you may email your application letter with a resume to recruitment@konnecting.com and quote reference #3610821 in the email subject.
About Konnecting
Konnecting is an Australian Skilled Migration & Recruitment Consultancy that sources candidates for niche and specialist roles. We are also a registered migration agency that processes the Australian employer sponsored 457 visas.
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