Welder - Defence

Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning!  

A great opportunity for a Welder to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Edinburgh SA near Adelaide.  

As a Welder you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs and authorised structural and component modifications to Defence vehicles, plant, equipment and components. You will be using a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxyacetylene welding or by machine in accordance with instructions and procedure. 

Benefits 

• $51.48 an hour plus super

• Work 38 hours per week Monday to Friday and finish at 12 pm on Fridays  

• Training & Upskilling provided  

• Relocation assistance for the right candidate  

• Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets  

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 

• All tools, PPE and Uniforms provided 

• On-site Parking 

 
About the role   

• Conducting maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classification. 

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements. 

• Heat treat metal parts and components. 

• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment. 

• Assemble parts and structures by lining up and joining them by welding, bolting or riveting. 

• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing or bathing them in acid solutions, or by applying protective or decorative coatings. 

   
About you   

• Cert III Engineering - Boilermaker or Fabricator 

• Relevant previous experience as a Welder 

• Experienced in a workshop environment 
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance 

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply

If you are looking to expand your career, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
You are encouraged to inform your manager or supervisor prior to making an application for an internal vacancy. If you have not done so prior, you must inform your manager or supervisor on invitation to interview for an internal position.

Position Reference Number: 163908