Harwood Marine (Harwood Slipway Pty Ltd) - now known as Polaris Marine Dockyards - Part of the Polaris Marine Group

Full-time Position (38 hours per week)

Salary $68 000 - $85 000 + negotiable

ABOUT US

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established shipbuilding company. Our shipyard has several large workshops, an abrasive blasting shed and a large tonnage slipway. We work on ships, ferries, barges, boats, yachts and pontoons.

THE JOB

As a Welder, you will undertake fabrication, construction and maintenance of ships and other marine constructions, working on both new builds and existing vessels.

JOB TASKS

Read and interpret plans

Weld and repair pressure vessels

Weld pipes to relevant standards

Shape and bend metal sections and pipes using both hand and machine tools by heating and hammering

Fabrication and installation of pipe spooling, chutes, hoppers, tanks, walkways and gangways

Work on structural items to various codes fabrication

Troubleshoot and undertake repairs

Use welding tools and processes such as MMA, MIG and Flux Core

Operate equipment safely and according to OH&S requirements

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

At least three years of full time work experience in vessel construction and repair

Experience working on both aluminum and steel vessels

Able to work in a team and meet deadlines

Punctual and reliable

Experience working at heights

Holder of Confined Spaces certificate (or be willing to obtain one prior to or shortly after employment)

Summary of role requirements:

Available to work full-time

2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Working rights required for this role

Expected start date for role: ASAP

Expected salary: $68,000 - $85,000 per year

Please note that we kindly request no unsolicited contact. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our team. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in this opportunity.