Location: Henderson, WA
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: $80.00 (NT), $120.00 (T1/2), $160.00 (DT)
Chandler Macleod is seeking a suitably qualified Pipe Welder for a 6-month contract with a Defence client in Western Australia. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in the defence / marine shipbuilding industry.
Duties
- Perform fabrication, welding and general maintenance duties
- Perform high-quality GTAW welding
- Perfom quality checks
- Work different pipe materials such as Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Copper Nickel
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Work in confined spaces
- Collaborate with Supervisors and Inspectors
Requirements
- Must hold Australian Citizenship
- White Card
- Confined Space
- National Police Clearance (less than 3 months)
- Trade Qualification – Cert III Fabrication / Welding
- Experience with different pipe materials such as Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Copper Nickel
- Experience working with welding procedures and inspection welds
- Experience performing high-quality GTAW welding
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure welds meet requirements
- Abilityt to pass a 2G & 5G weld test
- Previous shipbuilding experience highly desirable
- Comfortable working in confined spaces
- Ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Defence Clearance
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.








