- Fitter/WelderSymonston, Canberra ACTFull time$50-$55 per hourAbout the Role: We're looking for a skilled Welder/Fabricator. In this hands-on role, you'll perform essential welding and fabrication on both mobile and fixed plant across the site. You'll also be crucial in executing regular preventive and breakdown maintenance. While a boilermaker qualification isn't required, you'll need to be highly competent in various welding techniques and experienced inFitter/WelderSymonston, Canberra ACTFull time$50-$55 per hourAbout the Role: We're looking for a skilled Welder/Fabricator. In this hands-on role, you'll perform essential welding and fabrication on both mobile and fixed plant across the site. You'll also be crucial in executing regular preventive and breakdown maintenance. While a boilermaker qualification isn't required, you'll need to be highly competent in various welding techniques and experienced in
- BenefitsLarge defence organisation Market leading pay rates of $64 per hour + shift loadingOvertime availableAfternoon and Night Shift available9 day fortnightsPotential permanent opportunitiesOpportunity to grow within the companyDutiesWorking as part of a teamMIG welding on Mild steel and some Flux Core weldingPipe welding and structural welding as requiredReading and interpreting engineering drawings and working to specificationsAdhering to strong safetBenefitsLarge defence organisation Market leading pay rates of $64 per hour + shift loadingOvertime availableAfternoon and Night Shift available9 day fortnightsPotential permanent opportunitiesOpportunity to grow within the companyDutiesWorking as part of a teamMIG welding on Mild steel and some Flux Core weldingPipe welding and structural welding as requiredReading and interpreting engineering drawings and working to specificationsAdhering to strong safet
- Randstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting for Boilermakers and Welders to relocate to Adelaide. As part of the recruitment process, BAE Systems will be holding Interviews in Brisbane.Successful candidates will be offered a $13,100 relocation assistance to help with your move to Adelaide.This permanent, full-time position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager toRandstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting for Boilermakers and Welders to relocate to Adelaide. As part of the recruitment process, BAE Systems will be holding Interviews in Brisbane.Successful candidates will be offered a $13,100 relocation assistance to help with your move to Adelaide.This permanent, full-time position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager to
- Location is Wingfield, SATemp to Perm after 6 monthsPay Rate: $46 - $55 per hour + super Plenty Overtime on offerOur Client is a Adelaide-based engineering company specialising in steel fabrication and structural erection within both the commercial and residential sectors. With over 30 years of experience, they have completed thousands of projects across AustraliaSchedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday + plenty of overtime Key Responsibilities:Heavy FabricatiLocation is Wingfield, SATemp to Perm after 6 monthsPay Rate: $46 - $55 per hour + super Plenty Overtime on offerOur Client is a Adelaide-based engineering company specialising in steel fabrication and structural erection within both the commercial and residential sectors. With over 30 years of experience, they have completed thousands of projects across AustraliaSchedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday + plenty of overtime Key Responsibilities:Heavy Fabricati
- Randstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting for Boilermakers and Welders to relocate to Adelaide. As part of the recruitment process, BAE Systems will be holding Interviews in Melbourne.Successful candidates will be offered a $13,100 relocation assistance to help with your move to Adelaide.This permanent, full-time position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager tRandstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting for Boilermakers and Welders to relocate to Adelaide. As part of the recruitment process, BAE Systems will be holding Interviews in Melbourne.Successful candidates will be offered a $13,100 relocation assistance to help with your move to Adelaide.This permanent, full-time position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager t
- Randstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting for Boilermakers and Welders to relocate to Adelaide. As part of the recruitment process, BAE Systems will be holding Interviews in Sydney.Successful candidates will be offered a $13,100 relocation assistance to help with your move to Adelaide.This permanent, full-time position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager toRandstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting for Boilermakers and Welders to relocate to Adelaide. As part of the recruitment process, BAE Systems will be holding Interviews in Sydney.Successful candidates will be offered a $13,100 relocation assistance to help with your move to Adelaide.This permanent, full-time position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager to
- The RoleThis is a unique opportunity to work on critical maritime projects, contributing to the maintenance and sustainment of both commercial and Royal Australian Navy vessels. The role involves a diverse range of fabrication, welding, and repair tasks in a dynamic and challenging environment.Your role will involve the following, but not limited to;Welding and Boiler fabricationRead and interpret shop drawingsGMAW, GTAW and SMAW welding processWeld all tyThe RoleThis is a unique opportunity to work on critical maritime projects, contributing to the maintenance and sustainment of both commercial and Royal Australian Navy vessels. The role involves a diverse range of fabrication, welding, and repair tasks in a dynamic and challenging environment.Your role will involve the following, but not limited to;Welding and Boiler fabricationRead and interpret shop drawingsGMAW, GTAW and SMAW welding processWeld all ty
- Mechanical Fitters for Port Botany ShutdownMonday 25/08/2025 - Thursday 28/08/2025)We are currently seeking experienced and safety-conscious Mechanical Fitters to assist with a critical maintenance shutdown at a chemical manufacturing facility in Port Botany. This is a great opportunity to work on a specialized project with a leading industrial company.Our client is a key provider of water treatment and chemical solutions, with a significant manufacturingMechanical Fitters for Port Botany ShutdownMonday 25/08/2025 - Thursday 28/08/2025)We are currently seeking experienced and safety-conscious Mechanical Fitters to assist with a critical maintenance shutdown at a chemical manufacturing facility in Port Botany. This is a great opportunity to work on a specialized project with a leading industrial company.Our client is a key provider of water treatment and chemical solutions, with a significant manufacturing
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- welder jobs - permanent: in a permanent role, you work as a welder until retirement or resignation. This gives you job security and a steady income.
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about welder jobs
As a welder, you assemble and fit metal parts to form metallic structures. Your role involves interpreting blueprints and studying technical drawings to understand how the metal parts fit together. You also diagnose faults in the metalwork and repair them. With your manual dexterity, you use hand tools to perform maintenance tasks.
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If you want to become a professional welder in Australia, you require Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. You can join an apprenticeship program after Year 10 to gain relevant work experience to work as a welder. You also need certification from the Australian Welding Institute to boost your employment prospects.
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