Service Centre Technician - Welder
Company
Manpower Australia
Location
Huntingwood, New South Wales, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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Job Description
Title: Service Center Technician - Welder Employment Type: Full-TimeThe Service Center Technician - Welder is responsible for repairing, reconditioning, and testing decanters to ensure optimal performance and quality standards. This role involves carrying out welding and fabrication work using various welding processes and specialised materials. You will perform non-destructive testing and trial runs to verify equipment reliability and compliance with specifications. Collaboration with service coordinators is essential to plan and support daily service activities. The position requires expertise in coatings, hard facing, grinding, and precision repair techniques. The role suits a qualified welder with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Execute repairs and reconditioning of Decanters according to specifications, repair manuals and the defined job scope.Non-destructive testing (dye penetrant)Perform trial test runs when work is complete to ensure performance rates and quality meet established specifications.Collaborate with service coordinators to plan and support daily work assigned.Perform welding repairs utilising equipment & materials such as: MIG/TIG/SMAW. Materials: Duplex, 316, MS, Bronze and Inconel, Stellite.Perform coating: Tungsten, Stellite, Nickel and TM42. Grinding, hard facing - Chrom Carb (N6006), Brazinf rods E7620 Qualifications & Competencies:Welding qualification(s): Trade qualifications, pressure vessel certificationNon-destructive testing certification would be an advantageFabrication competencyEmployee Benefits25 days annual leaveDeath & Total permanent disability coverIncome protectionPerkbox Discounts PortalFinancial & Wellbeing SeminarsMark WatersSenior Recruitment ConsultantManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.By submitting your resume and other personal information with this application you are consenting to this information being collected in line with our privacy policy. Follow the link to learn more - www.manpowergroup.com.au/privacy-policyState: QLD, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHL-02026-D5L4Q. State: QLD, licensee/s Experis Pty Ltd, LHL-02014-Y5F6D. State: SA, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHS 288856
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