Apprentice Welder Fabricator

Customers include energy companies, utilities and heavy equipment makers. We make compressors, generators and power equipment sold through distributors worldwide. Founded in 1969, we now have 4,900 employees. Most of the floor leads started as machine operators.

Role overview

Our Apprentice Welder Fabricator works on trailer frames and truck bodies, mostly MIG on mild steel. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Fit up parts using clamps, jigs and tack welds.
• Follow hot work permits and fire watch on field jobs.
• Pass periodic weld tests to keep certifications current.
• Grind and finish welds to spec.
• Inspect welds visually and fix defects before they reach QC.

Minimum qualifications

• AWS D1.1 structural certification or able to certify.
• Steel-toe boots and long sleeves required.
• Reliable attendance. We run tight schedules.
• Comfortable welding out of position (vertical and overhead)
• Can read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Own hood, gloves and basic hand tools.
• Must pass a hands-on weld test.

Preferred

• Forklift and overhead crane certification.
• TIG on stainless or aluminium.

Schedule: 2nd shift with shift differential

Pay: $22.50-$28.00 p/h

Perks and benefits

• Superannuation on top of salary.
• Additional leave days.
• Work vehicle supplied.
• Ute and fuel card.
• Study leave.
• Paid overtime.

Shortlisting will begin immediately.

Applications close when we find the right person, so get in early.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at ND Industries Ltd.