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Special Class Welders

Multiple Vacancies

Location
Naval Base WA 6165
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
$79,000 - $95,000
Listing period
Listed 04/11/2026 - 02/12/2026
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We are looking for the following roles to join our team: Welder (First Class) / Welder, Metal Fabricator, Fitter, Electronic Instrument Trades Worker, Pressure Welder, Sheetmetal Worker, Metal Machinist (First Class) and Mechanical Engineering Technician.

Position details

Location
Naval Base WA 6165
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
$79,000 - $95,000

Welder (First Class) / Welder

Employment Responsibilities

  • Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
  • Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
  • Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently
  • Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
  • Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Metal Fabricator

Employment Responsibilities

  • Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
  • Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management
  • Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements
  • Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Fitter

Employment Responsibilities

  • Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
  • Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
  • Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
  • Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
  • Interpret plans and work orders and complete job documentation
  • Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker

Employment Responsibilities

  • Advising users of correct operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
  • Examining and testing machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
  • Receiving messages by interpreting code and converting to plain language, and writing and typing messages for transmission
  • Interpret plans and work orders and complete job documentation
  • Follow all workplace health and safety and isolation procedures
  • Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Licences

Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Pressure Welder

Employment Responsibilities

  • Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
  • Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
  • Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently
  • Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
  • Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Sheetmetal Worker

Employment Responsibilities

  • May specialise in decorative copperwork
  • Shaping and forming cut metal stock into products using folding and bending machines, rollers, presses and hammers
  • May produce aircraft sheetmetal components requiring advanced drawing and calculating skills
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management
  • Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace
  • Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Metal Machinist (First Class)

Employment Responsibilities

  • Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
  • Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
  • Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
  • Follow all workplace policies, procedures and safety requirements
  • Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Certificate III including at least one year of relevant experience, or Certificate IV. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Employment Responsibilities

  • Preparing drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists
  • Organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
  • Assisting Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plant
  • Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work to specification
  • Follow all workplace health and safety and isolation procedures
  • Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least 3 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
  • Relevant experience may also be required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Access to ongoing training and support
  • Friendly work environment
  • Ability to develop within the organisation

Sponsorship may be available to the right person.

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