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What this job is
A First Class Welder performs high-skill welding and cutting operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and fabrication environments. They operate arc welding equipment, oxy-acetylene torches, and plasma cutting tools to join and shape metals to precise specifications, often working from engineering drawings and blueprints. First Class Welders also supervise junior welders, inspect weld quality, and ensure compliance with Australian Standards and workplace safety regulations.
Pay
A$1,688 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Process Documentation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Supplier Communication
- Workload Self-Management
- Written Communication