Welder

Hays · West Melbourne VIC 3003 · Full time
Posted 2d ago

Welder

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • MIG weld structural steel components, including beams and columns, to project specifications.
  • Read engineering and fabrication drawings; measure, grind and prepare steel for welding.
  • Work onsite on night shift, including extended hours and availability over the Christmas and New Year period (excluding public holidays).

Hays is seeking 4 Structural Welders to join a major structural steel project in Melbourne

Your new company
Your new company is a well-established structural steel fabrication business based in Melbourne's West, delivering high-quality steel solutions across a range of major commercial and industrial projects. With a strong pipeline of work ahead, they are now looking to expand their fabrication team and bring on experienced Structural Welders for a large-scale project running through until May.
Due to project requirements, successful candidates must be available to work throughout the Christmas and New Year period, excluding public holidays.
Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Structural Welders looking for consistent ongoing project work, excellent hours and strong earning potential. Working on night shift, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work up to 10 hours per day, with the project expected to run through until May.
Your duties will include:

  • MIG welding of structural steel
  • Welding beams, columns and other structural components
  • Reading and interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings
  • Measuring, grinding and preparing steel for welding
  • Completing high-quality welds to project specifications
  • Working to required quality standards
  • Following all site and workshop safety procedures

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience working as a Structural WelderStrong structural steel welding experienceStrong MIG welding skillsAbility to confidently read and work from engineering drawingsExperience welding beams, columns and other structural steel componentsA strong commitment to workplace safetyReliability and a good work ethicFlexibility to work extended hours throughout the projectAvailability to work night shiftWhat you'll get in return

  • $50-$52 per hour including 30% shift loading + super
  • Night shift
  • Overtime and applicable penalty rates
  • Opportunity to work up to 10 hours per day
  • Excellent earning potential
  • Long-term project from late November through to May
  • Consistent hours with an established structural steel business
  • 4 positions available

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to marco.dirmeier@hays.com.au or call Marco on 0431 967 834.
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Skills

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FlexibilityGrindingMig weldingReading engineering drawingsReading fabrication drawingsReliabilitySteel measurementSteel preparationStrong work ethicStructural steel weldingWeld quality controlWorkplace safety

Perks & benefits

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Consistent hoursLong-term project workOvertime and applicable penalty rates