About the Role

As a Coded or 1st Class Welder, you will perform high-quality welding, repair, and maintenance activities on fixed plant equipment and infrastructure while ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Duties may include:

- Performing coded welding on structural steel, piping, pressure equipment, and fixed plant assets
- Carrying out maintenance, repair, and fabrication activities during shutdown periods
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, weld procedures, and specifications
- Working to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Completing defect repairs and modifications as required
- Working collaboratively with boilermakers, mechanical crews, supervisors, and QA/QC personnel
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and productivity
- Supporting project teams to meet shutdown schedules and project milestones

About You

To be successful, you will have:

- Previous experience as a Coded or 1st Class Welder within mining, industrial maintenance, fabrication, construction, or shutdown environments
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to consistently produce high-quality welds to specification
- Excellent attention to detail and workmanship
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Essential Requirements

- Trade Qualification – Boilermaker,



Metal Fabricator, or equivalent
- Current welding qualifications and/or coding certifications
- Current Driver's Licence
- Construction White Card
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- Australian working rights

Highly Desirable

- Previous shutdown and maintenance experience
- Current welding tickets across various processes and materials
- Experience with fixed plant maintenance and repairs
- Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry certifications
- High Risk Work Licences
- Experience working in mining, ports, power generation, LNG, or heavy industrial environments
- Local Gladstone or Central Queensland experience

What's on Offer

- Competitive hourly rates and shutdown allowances
- Opportunities with leading mining and industrial clients
- Diverse shutdown and maintenance projects throughout the Gladstone region
- Solid safety culture and professional working environments
- Potential for ongoing and repeat project opportunities
- Opportunity to join a growing workforce supporting future project campaigns

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in trades, and applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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📌 Coded and First Class Welders - Expressions of Interest (Gladstone)
🏢 Enermech
📍 Gladstone