Welder Observer Trades Assistant
Core
Assist skilled tradespeople (Boilermakers, Welders, Mechanical Fitters) in fabrication, welding, and maintenance of water infrastructure assets across regional Western Australia.
Role type
Trades Assistant / Welder Observer
Builds
Water Corporation assets (pipelines, structures) via fabrication and maintenance
Domain
Water utility infrastructure / Metal fabrication
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Assisting tradespeople, metal fabrication, reading technical drawings, pipeline cement rendering, manual handling, hazard identification
Preferred skills
High-risk licenses (Dogging, Vehicle Crane, Forklift), Excavator/Bobcat operation
Technologies
Welding machines, specialist tools, plant and equipment
Responsibilities
Assist in fabrication and maintenance of water assets, perform assembly and dismantling of pipe fittings, carry out operation and maintenance tasks with specialist equipment, ensure legislative safety requirements are met, work in field environments with overnight stays
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC