Welding Technician – Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing
Do you take pride in precision TIG welding and want to apply your skills to high-quality components for the aerospace and Defence industries?
AW Bell is NADCAP certified for welding and is the only business in Australia casting titanium.
This offers a unique chance to develop specialised welding skills and work with advanced materials.
We're looking for an experienced Welding Technician to join our Aftercast team in Dandenong South.
You'll work on complex cast components, primarily using TIG welding across materials including stainless steel, titanium and nickel-based alloys.
Alongside hands-on welding, you'll contribute your technical expertise to solving production and quality issues, supporting other team members and improving our welding processes.
We offer secure, ongoing full-time employment, opportunities to develop specialised skills and a long-term career with an award winning Australian manufacturer.
Who we are:
AW Bell was established in **** and has evolved into an award-winning manufacturer and supplier of high-tech casting solutions globally.
We pride ourselves on producing complex, high-precision metal components for some of the world's most demanding aerospace and Defence applications, including the F-35 program (see video below).
Recent achievements include:
****:Leader in Gender Equality and Inclusion - Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards
**** and ****:Northrop Grumman Strategic Supplier Excellence Award
****:Victorian Governors Export Award for Manufacturing
What you'll be doing:




Perform precision TIG welding to meet engineering drawings, welding procedures and customer requirements.
Complete complex welding tasks across stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys and other cast materials.
Check weld quality and integrity before components move to the next production stage.
Provide technical advice, help solve welding problems and support on-the-job training for other team members.
Work with Quality and Engineering to investigate issues, minimise rework and achieve quality results first time.
Maintain accurate weld maps and production records, including recording completed work in Guardian.
Support quality audits, including NADCAP, and undertake welding inspection duties as required.
Maintain welding equipment, monitor consumables and identify opportunities to improve processes.
Contribute to a safe, clean and organised workplace.
What you bring:
We're looking for someone with:
Demonstrated experience in precision TIG welding.
Experience welding stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys or similar high-performance materials.
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements.
Strong manual dexterity,



hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
A commitment to quality, safe work practices and following welding procedures.
Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to keep learning.
A positive, collaborative approach and the confidence to share knowledge with others.
The ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
Basic computer skills to complete production records.
Why AW Bell:
Secure permanent full-time employment
Monthly Rostered Day Off
Overtime opportunities
Training and development in specialised welding processes
Stable Australian manufacturer with over 70 years of history
Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and progress your career
The satisfaction of producing components for demanding aerospace and Defence applications
Genuinely great people
If you're looking for secure work with a company that values quality, teamwork and people, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Applications close on 30 October ****.
We encourage women to apply.
Research shows that women are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every requirement.
If you have precision TIG welding experience and this opportunity interests you, but you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.
Your skills, attitude and potential may make you the right fit for this or another opportunity at AW Bell.
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📌 Welding Technician – Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 AW Bell
📍 Melbourne