Welder

About our Organisation

Sandvik Ground Support Division is one of Australia’s largest, leading manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of specialist strata reinforcement and support products to the underground coal and metalliferous mining sectors. Sandvik Ground Support Division also provides galvanising and other related services to the mining, civil, marine, commercial, and industrial industries.

About the Role

Based at our Bennetts Green Site and reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator the Welder/Boilermaker is responsible for undertaking welding and fabrication works to maintain existing production equipment, as well as the fabrication of new equipment. They are accountable for ensuring that they comply to all Sandvik Ground Support’s systems, processes and policies which ensure work health and safety, quality and output targets are met.The duties and responsibilities associated with this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake fabrication works for refurbishment or upgrade of production equipment
• Ability to weld and pass horizontal, vertical and above head welds.
• Complete new equipment builds from engineering drawings
• Checking finished welds for strength, durability, and conformance to specifications; fixing any defects as needed.
• Working closely with engineers, fabricators, and other team members to complete projects accurately and on schedule.
• Comply with all aspects of the Sandvik Ground Support’s EH&S policies, and any reasonable instructions, procedures or systems of work which are given in the interest of providing safe workplaces and eliminating environmental harm

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess trade qualifications in Fabrication (at least a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade), covering areas such as Boilermaking and Sheetmetal work. Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is essential, along with extensive skills in all forms of welding, including TIG, MIG, and MMAW. A thorough understanding of workplace safety standards is crucial, encompassing the proper use of PPE, safe handling of tools and materials, and fire prevention practices. Additionally, you should be proficient in grinding and cutting techniques, including friction and gas cutting.

What We Offer You

• Discounted private health insurance and other benefits with leading providers
• Christmas Gift
• Annual flu vaccination
• Professional Development opportunities and support with CPD
• Monthly People & Community events e.g. Jeans for Genes Day, World Blood Donor Day etc.
• Employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for you & your immediate family
• Opportunity to develop within an expanding and ethical global organisation as integrate into our Sandvik family
• PLUS more!

Sandvik Ground Support is proud to be an EEO employer. We are committed to hiring the best person for the role and organisation in order to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive culture for all. Sandvik Ground Support is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.

Candidates deemed most suitable for this role will be contacted by Human Resources for pre-screening at the earliest opportunity. So apply now!

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