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Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
The Role:
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Boilermaker to join our growing team in Garden Island. You will be responsible for providing extensive trade skills in the fabrication and welding area in support of the Marine business, in a multi resources team, throughout various environments.
Responsibilities:
Manufacture all types of steel work from drawings or samples in various types of metal including Carbon Steel, Aluminium and Stainless Steel.
Experience in all aspects of structural manufacture and Ship repair methods. Familiar with all welding processes, including, GMAW, GTAW and MMAW in all metal compositions Ferrous and Non Ferrous.
Undertake multi skilled activities in all aspects of ship repair i.e, light and heavy fabrication, sheet metal and pipe fabrication.
Provide feedback and information in the composing of JSEA’s and Risk Assessments.
Ability to monitor quality control procedures during welding process.
How about you?
Experience within ship building/repair industry preferable or alternatively other heavy engineering fields ie, Mining, Marine, Power Stations, Gas Lines or Bridges
Appropriate trade qualifications in Boilermaking Heavy Fabrication.
Familiar with welding process’s MMAW, GTAW and GMAW.
Welding certificate would be advantageous.
EWP licence and other Workcover / Comcare certificates desirable i.e. basic rigging/dogging ticket, fork lift ticket etc.
Have the ability to work to and interpret structural drawings.
Familiar with general workshop machinery, welding equipment and their operation.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a multi-resources and discipline team.
Sound knowledge in commercial safety requirements and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Good to Know
You’ll receive an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA
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Skills Required
- Appropriate trade qualifications in Boilermaking Heavy Fabrication
- Experience within ship building/repair industry or heavy engineering fields
- Familiar with welding processes MMAW, GTAW and GMAW
- Welding certificate
- EWP licence and Workcover/Comcare certificates
- Ability to interpret structural drawings
- Familiar with general workshop machinery and welding equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Sound knowledge in commercial safety and OH&S regulations
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
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