Welders

Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specializing in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia. We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team of engineers to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.

Are you a trade qualified welder with extensive experience in GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), (Flux-core) and/or SMAW (Stick)? If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking skilled welders to join our team of boilermakers and welders at our workshops located in Corio.

As a welder with Thornton Engineering, you will report to the workshop supervisor and be responsible for interpreting weld procedure specifications to determine the necessary consumables and variables for the welding process, while maintaining our high-quality standards. I will also be responsible for operating and maintaining measuring tools, power tools, hand tools, and welding machines required to produce the fabricated parts.

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade - Welder (or equivalent)
• Adequate welding skills to pass welder qualification test
• Considerable experience in GMAW (MIG) welding
• Experience with other welding processes GTAW (TIG), (Flux-core) and or SMAW (Stick) is advantageous
• Experience with stainless steel is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret WPS (welding procedure specification)
• Skilled in operating equipment used in fabrication
• Current & valid driver's license
• Candidates with a forklift, dogman (DG) and/or high-risk work licenses are encouraged to apply.

What do you get in return?

• Permanent full-time stable employment
• Competitive hourly rates, plus super, plus overtime
• Positions for day shift are available
• Immediate start & good onsite work culture

Other benefits

• Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ - safety-based culture
• Clean work environment
• We supply you with all required PPE
• We supply you with all tools you need
• We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service

If you are passionate about welding and want to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this is the job for you! Apply now to join our team of skilled professionals.