Welder (First Class)

About DFZ

DFZ is a specialised engineering and industrial services provider delivering project management, QA/QC, engineering design, exotic alloy fabrication and welding, pressure piping, structural steel, maintenance, and skilled labour solutions across Australia.

Location: Knuckey Lagoon, NT 0828

Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000 to $95,000

About the role

We are seeking a Welder (First Class) to fabricate and repair metal products and components using various welding processes, supporting DFZ’s workshop and site operations. You will also inspect and finish welds, carry out approved weld repairs, and ensure your work meets the required quality standards and workplace safety procedures.

The position may involve attending construction and industrial work sites and undertaking related welding activities as directed by the Manager or Supervisor, within your trade skills and employment classification.

Key responsibilities

As a member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Read engineering drawings, welding symbols and job specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Prepare metal surfaces and joint edges by cleaning, cutting, bevelling and grinding as required.
• Position, align and secure components using clamps, jigs and measuring tools before tack welding and final welding.
• Select suitable welding equipment and consumables and set operating parameters in accordance with the job requirements and applicable welding procedure specifications.
• Join metal components using appropriate welding processes, such as MIG/MAG, TIG and manual metal arc welding, as required for the assigned work.
• Monitor heat input, welding sequence and component alignment to control distortion and achieve the specified weld quality.
• Visually inspect welds for surface defects, weld size and conformity with drawings, and report any issues requiring further inspection.
• Remove defective weld material and carry out approved weld repairs in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Clean and finish welded components by grinding, filing and removing slag or spatter as required.
• Check welding equipment, leads, hoses and tools before use and report faults or maintenance requirements.
• Complete job cards and welding records and communicate progress and quality concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Follow DFZ’s workplace health and safety policies, hot-work permits, fire prevention controls, ventilation requirements and environmental procedures.

About you

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade with relevant welding competencies, or an equivalent relevant trade qualification.
• Relevant experience in welding, fabrication and repair of metal products and components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols and welding procedure specifications.
• Practical skills in the welding processes and materials required for the assigned work.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify weld defects and maintain consistent workmanship.
• Sound understanding of welding safety, including fumes, electrical hazards, compressed gases and hot-work controls.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A current driver’s licence.

The following are desirable, where relevant to the assigned duties:

• Additional welding qualifications or current welding certifications relevant to the position.
• Construction Induction (White Card).
• Forklift and Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licences or relevant competencies, as applicable.
• Working at Heights and Confined Space training.
• Current First Aid Certificate.