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
Robust 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
Strong 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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