Job Description

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec are currently seeking Painter Blasters based at our state of the art facility in Tomago Newcastle where you will be working on a variety of complex and high-profile projects, you will gain hands on experience and work within a world class team.

• Immediate Start
• Competitive Full Time and Casual hourly rates + penalties on offer
• Weekly Pay
• Overtime available (optional)
• Career progression, continuous and long-term work available

The Role

The daily responsibilities include:

• Interpret engineering and detail fabrication drawings, specifications and standards.
• Undertake and pass all necessary weld qualifications in required weld processes
• Perform the welding of steel components in all positions
• Maintain all correct consumables, feeds, amperages and pre heat in accordance with applicable weld procedures
• Perform welding techniques including, but not limited to, MMAW, FCAW, MIG, SAW
• Weld steel structures in sequence to eliminate shrinkage and distortion of steel components
• Remove tack welds, clean and restore weld preparations where required
• Perform gouging operations if required
• Conduct visual inspection and clean up between runs and at the completion of each weld
• Assign welder number to each completed mark when required
• Sling and move steel components with gantry cranes, mobile lifting equipment etc…
• Maintain correct and accurate MARK numbers on steel components
• Utilise all hand tools and welding machines to perform required functions
• Follow quality control systems and techniques

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• • Recognised Welding Certificate
  • Previous records of passed welder qualifications (preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to pass appropriate Weld Test
  • Minimum 3 years with similar welding processes, specifications and standards
  • Gantry Crane competency - desirable
  • Dogging Certificate - Desirable

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.

This role is paid in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Agreement. The hourly rate commences with an all-purpose rate of $41.13 plus applicable penalties for overtime.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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