Welder

Welder


Company
Joii
Location
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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Job Description
What’s in it for you? Starting from $76,515 to $92,000 in line with qualifications and experience Salary sacrifice options Close knit team with a great culture Training and support to help you achieve professional goals.About JoiiJoii undertakes various trade work for businesses throughout Queensland. By taking up a position with Joii it means that you are part of a bigger family and have access to a range of opportunities with a number of businesses. You also get the added bonus that what you do will make a difference in the community.Our clients are some of Australia’s biggest and strong demand will ensure long-term employment.We believe in Creating Opportunity and any profits we create do exactly that for those who need a little bit of extra support.Joii provides hope and opportunity for disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Joii's approach is twofold: We provide social impact programs that offer hope and opportunity for the disadvantaged and vulnerable. The programs focus on providing employment, pathways to employment, and housing opportunities. We operate sustainable funding creating social enterprises whose objective is to support the vision.The OpportunityJoii offers secure, well-paid positions with the added bonus that what you do will make a difference in our community.Due to a long, strong and ongoing pipeline of work we are urgently seeking enthusiastic and motivated applicants for the positions of qualified Welder within our Queensland Joii Trades team who will be required to work on a wide range of projects.Role PurposeThis aluminium welder position involves using various techniques, like MIG and TIG welding, to join aluminium parts according to specifications and blueprints. They are responsible for preparing materials, inspecting welds, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role often requires physical stamina, dexterity, and the ability to work in diverse environments.Key Responsibilities Knowledge and experience: Fabricating mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium components, products, and structures with MIG and TIG welding. Material Preparation: Cutting, grinding, and preparing aluminium materials for welding. Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operating and maintaining welding machines and equipment, including changing parts and ensuring proper functioning. Inspection and Quality Control: Inspecting welds for quality, adherence to safety regulations, and dimensional accuracy. Safety Compliance: Following all safety procedures and guidelines related to welding and material handling. Documentation: Maintaining records of work performed and materials used. Collaboration: Working with other welders, fabricators, and engineers to understand project requirements and ensure successful completion. Material Handling: Moving and storing finished products as needed.Essential Skills Needed Trade Certificate in Welding and/or 3+ years’ experience in welding. Expertise knowledge of fabricating a variety of components, products, or structures (not justproduction welding). Thorough understanding of aluminium properties and welding characteristics. Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Physical Stamina - Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work in various positions Physical Dexterity - Ability to handle tools and materials with precision Supply & maintain own commercial grade tools, noting a tool maintenance allowance is included in the salary package. Provide own vehicle to get themselves and their tools to site. Maintain current driver’s license (manual preferred).About You Ability to manage own time to meet agreed timeframe and projects. Able to work on tasks autonomously or in a team. Demonstrates a positive, willingness to learn and ability to follow directions from managers requirements. Hard working and reliable. Attention to detail and able to work to deadlines.What You Need To Do NowIf you are interested and have the experience, we would love to hear from you!Please click the 'APPLY' button now and send through your resume and cover letter detailing your previous relevant experience and why you are the perfect candidate for our team.Additional InformationValid Qualification means: Welder (First Class) - ANZSCO Skill Level 3: the occupation requires a high level of skill and expertise, typically associated with AQF Certificate III and at least two years of on-the-job training or an AQF Certificate IV.Tasks Include Manufacturing items from start to finish, including measuring, marking out, cutting, deburring,tacking together, welding, grinding, and finishing. Knowledge in setting welding machines for different materials and weld joints. Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence ofoperations, and machine settings. Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies. Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments. Interpreting work orders and determining the materials required. Problem-Solving: Identifying and addressing issues related to welding or material preparation Maintain a high standard of workmanship and precision. Log accurate records/documentation associated with your work as required and Other duties as directed.

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