Fabricators/Second Class Welders

Fabricators/Second Class Welders


Company
Digga Australia
Location
Yatala, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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Job Description
Modern facility & equipment Onsite parking Early finish on Fridays Digga is Australia's leading manufacturer of Machinery Attachments for the Earthmoving & Construction industry. We are a family owned and operated, multi-award winning, global company, with 5 state of the art facilities worldwide, our product & passion for providing total customer solutions is second to none. We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture up to 85% of components in house, here, in our 12,500sqm Yatala facility.We require motivated and committed Fabricators/Second Class Welders to work in our Fabrication or Robotics teams, with day and afternoon shifts available (Afternoon shift attracts a loading which is an additional 15% of your hourly rate).Working in a production environment, you will be responsible for safe, quality welding of our range of attachments which includes but is not limited to: Loaders, Buckets, Brooms, Slashers and Augers.Fabricator/Second Class Welder Responsibilities / Experience & QualificationsTrade Qualification or relevant work experience including previous MIG welding experienceWelding of products according to drawings and specificationsProven track record working in cutting, welding, fabricating and the use of hand toolsExperience in reading and interpreting drawingsExperience with robotic welders highly regardedHigh attention to detailA strong work ethicCurrent forklift licence an advantageSpecific job inclusions PPE & Tools SuppliedFronius Welding Machines (TPI Welders)Individual Jib Crane & Extraction Unit per bayCompanyOpportunities for career progression and additional trainingFree EAP service for staff and their familiesFitness AppExclusive offers for well-known/leading brands and company’sWellbeing toolkitsAssessments and support programs covering Financial, Mental, Physical and Social WellbeingStaff events such as company BBQs, Christmas Parties etc.Permanent Full Time and casual roles available. A pre-employment medical will be required for permanent appointments.We are seeking hard-working and reliable individuals to join our Digga Family. Digga is an organisation that provides opportunities to gather a variety of skillsets for professional growth. If you are looking for an innovative employer and a long-term career, then Digga is the place for you to call home. Interested applicants are encouraged to view our website www.digga.com.

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