Metal Fabricator
- Undertake fabrication, construction & maintenance of ships and marine constructions.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Use various welding processes and tools to complete tasks.
Our client is a well-established shipbuilding company located on the northern coast of Northern New South Wales, working on ships, ferries, barges, boats, yachts & pontoons.
METAL FABRICATOR
Full time position
$78 000 TO $86 000 p/a plus superannuation
Location: Harwood NSW 2465
As a Metal Fabricator you will undertake fabrication, construction & maintenance of ships & other marine constructions, working on both new builds & existing vessels.
JOB TASKS
- Read & interpret engineering drawings, job specifications, weld symbols & work packs
- Identification & selection of specified materials, appropriate preparation of materials for use & storage of stock materials by type & thickness
- Cutting of materials using oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting & h& tools. Experience in CNC profile cutting desirable.
- Use pan brake & press brake folders, pipe benders & h& forming tools
- Prepare, cut, align, tack, weld, inspect & finish components to required tolerances & quality standards.
- Use welding processes including MMAW/SMAW, GMAW/MIG, FCAW & GTAW/TIG, subject to qualifications & approved procedures.
- Perform mechanical joining techniques including riveting, screwing & bolting.
- Self-assess compliance of welds with applicable standards including weld size
- Applying appropriate finishes to jobs such as wire brushing, pickling, polishing or sanding
- Attention to finished weld quality including removing stop/starts & grinding smooth where required
- shape & bend metal sections & pipes using both h& & machine tools by heating & hammering
- Fabrication & installation of pipe spooling, chutes, hoppers, tanks, walkways & gangways
- Operate equipment safely & according to OH&S requirements
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Relevant trade certificate Cert III minimum
- At least two years full-time relevant work experience in vessel construction & repair
- Experience working on both aluminum & steel vessels
- Able to work in a team & meet deadlines
- Punctual & reliable
- Experience working at heights
- Holder of Confined Spaces certificate
- Ability to work under limited supervision when required
Notes:
- Our client has strict drug & alcohol policies which all employees & contractors are required to abide by.
- Applicants for the above positions are required to mark clearly what position they are applying for & provide a short statement (minimum of 150 -250 words) as to why they are best suited to this position.
Note that this is a requirement of applying for this position. In all cases, remuneration will be commensurate with skills & experience.
Please send your resume with referee details to our services coordinator noveri@nvmservices.com
Please do not inquire about these positions if you cannot meet the minimum requirements.
Only applicants for interview will be contacted.
Reference Number: AUSTEMP10097
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