Boilermaker (Structural Steel Fabrication)

The structural steel fabrication workshop in Springs needs a coded welder who can hold a WPS and deliver clean, sound joints. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a structural steel fabrication workshop in Springs. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Prepare joints for radiographic and dye penetrant testing
• Set up MIG and flux-cored machines for long production runs
• Follow the welding procedure specification for every joint you weld
• Keep a hot work permit open and a fire watch in place during shutdowns
• Grind and repair welds flagged by the QC inspector

• At least 2 years of production or site welding after qualifying
• Steady hands and good eyesight, with or without glasses
• Valid welder coding to ISO 9606-1 or ASME IX in the processes the job needs
• Boilermaker or welder trade test certificate, or current SAIW welder qualification
• Willing to work shutdowns, long shifts and weekends when the plant is down

• Orbital or automatic welding experience
• Duplex or chrome-moly welding experience
• Experience on structural work to AWS D1.1

• Shutdown bonus and site allowance for work away from home
• Accommodation and meals paid on out-of-town shutdowns
• Leather welding PPE and auto-darkening helmet supplied

• Expect a practical welding test on the first day. Bring your own gloves and chipping hammer so you feel at home.
• Expired codings are the number one reason welders are turned away at the gate. Check dates before you apply.