Welder

Bundaberg Sugar Group Ltd is a grower, miller, refiner, and marketer of sugar and related products in Australia. The company is one of Australia's largest cane growers and owns and operates sugar mills in Queensland. Bundaberg Sugar participates in all levels of the raw sugar industry in the districts in which it operates.

The company's activities span the full sugar processing cycle including cane growing, milling, refining, packaging and distributing sugar products to retail, industrial and export customers. The company's other value adding operations include Bundaberg Walkers, one of Australia's longest established, heavy engineering and foundry enterprises; and Bundaberg Molasses which supplies molasses and related products to industrial and rural markets.

Bundaberg Walkers is seeking highly skilled Welders to join their team of professionals on a full time and permanent basis.

The role includes but is not limited to:

Read and interpret project plans, engineering drawings, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand

Perform fabrication and repair works on various metal structures and components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints

Work with variety of materials, including steel, aluminium, and other alloys

Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams, and pipelines.

Perform appropriate type of weld - base on project needs and specifications

Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.

Ensure fabrication and repairs are carried out using the proper safety guidelines to ensure rework jobs do not occur.

Use a range of hand and power tools, including grinders, drills, and cutting tools

Conduct quality checks on completed work to ensure it meets standard specifications

Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature

Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Trade certificate in Engineering Fabrication or Equivalent

Proficient in performing all welding, gouging, cutting or other duties

Post trade experience in the same field

Proactive attitude with the desire to work reliably as part of an outstanding team to deliver excellence for our clients

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints

Experience working with a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, and other alloys

Familiarity with a range of hand and power tools, including grinders, drills, and cutting tools

Strong attention to detail and the ability to conduct quality checks on completed work

Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete assigned tasks

Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace

Strong communication and reporting skills

Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable

Must have great work ethics

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!

Salary: Guaranteed annual earnings of at least $70,000 + Super

Summary of role requirements:

Flexible hours available

More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Working rights required for this role

Full time