Welder Special Class
Core
Skilled Special Class Welder performing high-quality welding on fabrication and maintenance projects to Australian Standards at the Gladstone workshop.
Role type
Special Class Welder (IC)
Builds
Steel components and maintenance repairs for industrial clients in energy, resources, infrastructure, marine, and defence sectors.
Domain
Heavy engineering and construction
Required skills
FCAW, GTAW, GMAW (STT) welding techniques, reading engineering drawings, visual weld inspection, 6G weld test competency, overhead crane operation, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
LF & DG licenses, Defence force experience, specialized machinery operation
Technologies
FCAW, GTAW, GMAW (STT), overhead cranes
Responsibilities
Apply welding techniques including FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW (STT); Interpret engineering and detail fabrication drawings and specifications; Mark out steel components in accordance with drawings and standards; Conduct visual inspection of welds between runs and at completion; Complete 6G weld tests to demonstrate welding competency; Operate workshop overhead crane safely and efficiently; Maintain consumables and welding equipment to standard; Ensure compliance with current Australian Welding Standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC