We are looking for the following roles to join our team: Welder (First Class) / Welder, Metal Fabricator, Fitter, Electronic Instrument Trades Worker, Pressure Welder, Sheetmetal Worker, Metal Machinist (First Class) and Mechanical Engineering Technician.

Listing dates: 04/11/2026 to 02/12/2026

The roles

Welder (First Class) / Welder

Employment Responsibilities

- Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
- Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently
- Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Metal Fabricator

Employment Responsibilities

- Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
- Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
- Communicate effectively with team members and management
- Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements
- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Fitter

Employment Responsibilities

- Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
- Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
- Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
- Interpret plans and work orders and complete job documentation
- Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV.



At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker

Employment Responsibilities

- Advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
- Examining and testing machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
- Receiving messages by interpreting code and converting to plain language, and writing and typing messages for transmission
- Interpret plans and work orders and complete job documentation
- Follow all workplace health and safety and isolation procedures
- Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Licences: Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Pressure Welder

Employment Responsibilities

- Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
- Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently
- Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Sheetmetal Worker

Employment Responsibilities

- May specialise in decorative copperwork
- Shaping and forming cut metal stock into products using folding and bending machines, rollers, presses and hammers
- May produce aircraft sheetmetal components requiring advanced drawing and calculating skills
- Communicate effectively with team members and management




- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace
- Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Metal Machinist (First Class)

Employment Responsibilities

- Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
- Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
- Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements
- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace
- Communicate effectively with team members and management

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Employment Responsibilities

- Preparing drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists
- Organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
- Assisting Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plant
- Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
- Follow all workplace health and safety and isolation procedures
- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

- Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
- Relevant experience may also be required.

Benefits

- Market-competitive salary package
- Access to ongoing training and support
- Friendly work environment
- Ability to develop within the organisation

Sponsorship may be available to the right person.

Apply here: https://jobcom.com.au/jobs/special-class-welders-553531/apply?source=careerone

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