Welder Jobs in Australia

If you're good with your hands and can follow instructions, you could have a future career as a welder. Welders shape, join and repair metal parts for use in machinery and other metal products and structures. They use a range of welding processes to apply heat or electrical current to the metal parts to join them together. These parts are generally part of complete structures and equipment such as bridges, ships, pipelines and domestic appliances. They usually consult plans to decide on the best way to construct a part, , choose the appropriate weld torch nozzle or electrode for the job, and set up and operate the welding equipment. They may also operate larger, computer controlled welding machinery.

Welders work in workshops, factories, boat building yards, industrial production, manufacturing and construction environments. Often the work is hot, dirty and noisy and they spend a lot of time exposed to harmful light rays, corrosive chemicals and hot materials. They may be required to work in cramped spaces or at great heights. Welders have to wear safety equipment and follow strict guidelines. They usually work regular hours but can work shift work or overtime.

Companies presently offering Welder job vacancies in Australia include Dept of Training and Workforce Development, Stratco, WesTrac..

88% of the live vacancies are full-time, however 12% of them are part-time positions.

The average salary for open Welder jobs is currently $75,875, 21% lower than the national average salary for all jobs which is $95,251.

The largest category under which open Welder jobs are listed is Trade & Construction Jobs, followed by Manufacturing Jobs.