Ahrens is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor / Inspector to join our team in Olympic Dam. This is a hands-on role combining welding supervision, inspection and quality assurance, with the ability to carry out welding and fabrication work as required.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring welding activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while supporting the team on the tools when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily welding and fabrication activities.
- Carry out welding and fabrication tasks as required to support workshop and project demands.
- Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and relevant Australian Standards.
- Review welding procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.
- Identify welding defects, coordinate rectification works and maintain quality standards.
- Ensure welding activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
- Interpret engineering drawings,
welding procedures and technical specifications.
- Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality records.
- Liaise with project teams, engineers, clients and third-party inspectors.
- Promote a solid safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.
About You
- Experience in welding supervision, welding inspection and fabrication.
- Strong practical welding skills, with the ability and willingness to weld when required.
- Relevant welding inspection qualifications, such as WTIA or equivalent, will be highly regarded.
- Sound knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, weld defects and inspection techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Apply Now
If you have the technical knowledge, practical welding skills and leadership experience to support our team, we encourage you to apply.