Pipe Welder

Pipe Welder


Company
Pructon
Location
Kemps Creek, New South Wales, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
66 days ago
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Job Description
Kemps Creek, Sydney, NSWPosition: Full-timeHours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm. Occasional Saturday work may be required.About PructonPructon is an Australian-owned, innovative, multi-disciplined engineering, construction, and maintenance company with over 12 years of industry experience across the mining, oil and gas, and water infrastructure sectors. Operating across Australia, Pructon has established itself as a dynamic enterprise, delivering outstanding results for a diverse range of projects and clients.About The RoleDue to exciting growth, we are seeking an experienced Pipe Welder to join our site-based team for the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) project – a significant initiative by Sydney Water, located in Kemps Creek, Western Sydney. In this role, you will be responsible for:Welding of carbon pipe work to AS4041 and B31.3 standards.Welding of stainless-steel schedule 10 pipe work to AS4041 and 1554.6 standards.Performing GTAW and GMAW welding (essential).Working in and around pipe racks. Working independently with minimal supervision.Experience working in and around local sites.About YouTo be successful in the role, you will possess the following skills and qualifications:Trade certificate.Experience in welding carbon steel pipe work.Experience in welding schedule 10 stainless-steel pipe work.Working at Heights (WAH) and Confined Space certifications (required).EWP certification (preferred but not essential).Telehandler certification (preferred but not essential).Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.

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Under the Storage Services Award 2026, the minimum hourly rate for Level 1 packing workers is AU$26.82 as of 1 July 2026 for full-time employees working 38 hours per week. Casual packing workers receive a 25% loading, making the minimum AU$33.53 per hour. Overtime rates start at 150% after 38 hours.
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