Tie-in Polywelder
Company
MPC Kinetic
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago
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Job Description
About The RoleLoading, cleaning and preparing HDPE pipes to be weldedJoining HDPE pipe sections in accordance to industry standards and certified welding techniques using McElroy Equipment (Dynamac, T412, T618, T900)Recording all welding information in Data Logger machinesExamining welds for width of bead, and conformance to specifications Loading and transporting of weld equipment on a daily basis and preparation of equipment for different pipe sizesUse of a chainsaw for cutting pipe
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What is the minimum hourly rate for qualified plumbers under the Building and Construction Award in Australia in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the minimum hourly rate for a Plumbing Grade 3 under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 is AU$29.45 as of 1 July 2026 following the Annual Wage Review increase of 3.75%. Overtime rates are AU$44.18 per hour on weekdays after 38 ordinary hours. Penalty rates apply at AU$37.34 on Saturdays.
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The Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) allows qualified plumbers (ANZSCO 334111) to work if sponsored by an approved employer, requiring a positive skills assessment from Trades Recognition Australia and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The visa costs AU$3,035 for the main applicant and is valid for up to 4 years. Priority processing applies for Core Skills Occupations List roles.
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Trades Recognition Australia requires a valid passport, trade qualifications, 360 hours of paid employment references covering 3 years, and technical references for Migration Skills Assessment. Colour photos of completed plumbing work and employer statutory declarations are mandatory. The assessment fee is AU$1,280 and takes 90 days.
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