Job Description

Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Boilermakers/Welders for a casual assignment with a leading defence client based in Osborne. This is an ASAP start through to December 2026, with potential for extension. You'll be working in a safety-first environment on large, complex fabrication projects where quality workmanship matters.

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About the role

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You will be completing heavy fabrication and welding including:

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- ARC / MMAW and TIG / GTAW welding
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- Plasma / LPG oxy cutting
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- Reading and interpreting structural drawings
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- Working to strict safety and quality standards
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What you'll need (essential)

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- Australian citizen
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- National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months)
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- White Card and Confined Space ticket (refreshed within the last 2 years)
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- Minimum 2 years' heavy industrial fabrication experience (defence, mining, shipbuilding or construction projects)
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- Robust understanding of welding processes (MMAW/GTAW + cutting processes)
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- Own vehicle and current driver's licence
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- Great attitude, strong attention to detail, and a safety-first approach
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Highly regarded

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- Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Fabrication stream)
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- Platework / large complex structures experience
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- Hepatitis A & B vaccinations
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- Basic computer skills
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Security requirement

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Successful applicants will be required to apply for the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Identification Card (NSSIC) following interview. Current NSSIC holders will be strongly regarded.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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