Tadano Oceania is the Australian subsidiary of the Global Tadano Group supplying mobile cranes and lifting equipment across Australia, New Zealand and PNG. We are a dynamic and creative company committed to delivering top service to our clients. As a leader in our industry, we offer our employees opportunities for growth, development and a work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
About the Role
Tadano Oceania Workshops are high-output service workshops within the Tadano Oceania branches with QLD and WA offering a fully equipped workshop/fabrication bay to the role.
This position can be based in either Lytton, QLD or Hope Valley, WA .
As an experienced Welder/ Fabricator , you will work across workshop and site environments completing repairs and modifications on structural components of our Mobile Cranes, supporting the fabrication, repair and maintenance needs of our operations.
Whether based in QLD or WA, this role has a requirement to travel regionally and between branches across WA, QLD, SA, NSW and VIC to support our products and service our valued customers as required.
Reporting to the branch-based Workshop Manager, the role offers an exciting opportunity to be exposed to a variety of interesting and specialised fabrication/welding work within the crane industry and develop high level technical repair skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Ability to read and follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
Perform high-quality welding and fabrication work according to the required standard
Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Proficient in measuring and aligning components
Assemble/ disassemble mechanical components for welding repairs
Ensure maximum quality control on all work performed
Co-ordinate third-party Non-Destructive Testing
Ensure welding reports and required documentation are completed on time
Ensure all work is completed safely and within WHS requirements
Manage welding consumables and equipment for efficiency and reliability
Work both independently and as part of a workshop team across multiple sites
Travel regionally and between company branches as required.
What we are looking for in our ideal candidate:
Trade qualified Welder/Fabricator (Certificate III in Engineering -Fabrication Trade (MEM30319 or equivalent))
Experience in Structural welding high strength quenched and tempered steels AS1554.4 (highly regarded)
Certifications under International Standard ISO 9606-1 ( highly regarded)
Tickets or certification under Australian Standard AS 1796
Experience in welding pressure vessels or similar
Competence in GMAW, SMAW, GTAW processes
A pride in completing high quality work
Working safely in the construction industry White Card
Current Driver’s License (Heavy Rigid - if available)
Overhead crane awareness
Hold relevant licenses: HRWL, Working at Heights, Dogging
Willingness to work overtime or regularly travel to suit operational needs
Ability to work as a collaborative Workshop team member as well as work autonomously when offsite and keep accurate daily work reports and issue reporting
Understanding of basic systems in construction equipment
Abilityto assist heavy vehicle workshop with mechanical tasks when not welding
Abilityto assist heavy vehicle workshop with rigging tasks when not welding
Carry out any ad hoc tasks as required by the workshop manager
Training:
Opportunity to be trained to high Tadano level specialised welder standards
If you are ready to make an impact as our new Senior Welder/Fabricator based in either Lytton, QLD or Hope Valley, WA, take the next step in your career with us.
Applicants must have permanent right to work in Australia.