Eptec has exciting opportunities within its Defence Division with opportunities to work on Australian Defence and Commercial Marine projects maintaining critical assets.
About Us
Eptec is a market leader in specialist maintenance services to both the Defence and Infrastructure industries. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver Asset Life Extension of complex operational assets through a range of solutions, Australia wide.
About the role
To be successful in this role you will need be a qualified tradesman with at least 2 -4 years' experience as a Shipwright preparing and welding of ship parts which involves erection, alignment and securing of ship sections.
- Studying plans and specifications, and preparing templates and scale plans for fabrication and cutting of hull sections
- Welding of centre bulkheads, frames and brackets at portside and star board side
- Welding of long itudenal central bulkheads and rope reels
- Perform welding on carbon steel pipes, stainless steel plates, steam and high pressurised pipes
- assembling shells of boats and erecting hull sections
- may make hull moulds and fabricate and repair vessels using materials such as aluminium, wood, glass, reinforced plastics, carbon fibre, Kevlar, fibreglass and concrete
Compensation – $70,000 to $80,000 full time rate annually (subject to experience) - overtime and penalties in accordance with relevant Award / Eptec's Enterprise Agreement.
What we are looking for
- Strong safety mindset
- Hold a Nationally Accredited OHS Card (White/Blue Card)
- Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience
- Team player and safety first attitude
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including D&A screen
Join a dynamic team
Eptec is keen to invest in individuals with the right attitude, that want to progress their career in a growing company where your safety is paramount.
We are committed to a workplace culture that strongly supports diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from across the community including women, Indigenous cultures and other diversity groups.
Applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process including Police Check and security clearance.
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Skills Required
- Qualified tradesman (Shipwright or equivalent)
- Minimum 2-4 years' experience noted; posting specifies minimum 3 years demonstrated experience
- Welding experience on ship parts, centre bulkheads, frames, brackets, and longitudinal bulkheads
- Welding and fabrication on carbon steel pipes, stainless steel plates, steam and high-pressure pipes
- Ability to study plans/specifications, prepare templates and scale plans for fabrication and cutting of hull sections
- Assemble shells of boats, erect hull sections, fabricate and repair vessels using aluminium, wood, glass, reinforced plastics, carbon fibre, Kevlar, fibreglass and concrete
- Hold a Nationally Accredited OHS Card (White/Blue Card)
- Strong safety mindset and team-player attitude
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen
- Willingness to undergo Police Check and security clearance as part of pre-employment
What We Do
Eptec is a specialist engineering contractor focusing on Asset Preservation and Rehabilitation. Using resin technology, it provides engineered solutions for corrosion protection, concrete rehabilitation, and thermal insulation. The company serves critical sectors including naval defence, transport, public utilities, mining, and industrial infrastructure across Australia.
