Pipe Fitters | FIFO 3:1 | $5,300 gross per week

Pipe Fitters | FIFO 3:1 | $5,300 gross per week


Company
Tecside
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
Pipe Fitters | FIFO 3:1 | $5,300+ per week + severance | Major Oil & Gas ProjectReady to lock in consistent FIFO work on a brand-new site?Tecside are chasing experienced Pipe Fitters for a large-scale project in WA. This is a solid opportunity to step into a well-structured job with consistent hours and strong weekly earnings.What's on Offer$5,300+ per week (gross) + severanceWeekly pays3:1 FIFO rosterMajor Oil & Gas construction projectStructured, well-managed siteThe RolePipe spool fabrication and installationFlange management and bolt tensioningHydrotesting and pressure testingInstallation of pipe supports, hangers and guidesReading and interpreting isometric drawingsValve and pipework construction and shutdown workWorking within permit-to-work systems alongside multi-trade teamsWhat You NeedMinimum 5+ years post-apprenticeship experienceTrade qualified (Cert III or equivalent)Experience in heavy industrial or Oil & Gas environmentsStrong ability to read isometric drawingsSolid safety mindsetRequirementsMust be based in Western AustraliaFull Australian working rightsAble to pass medical + Drug & Alcohol If you're ready to step into a well-run FIFO role with solid weekly earnings, apply now or send your resume to [email protected]

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Q What is the minimum hourly rate for welders under the Manufacturing Award in Australia from 1 July 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the national minimum wage rate applicable to welders under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award is AU$25.75 per hour from 1 July 2026 for level C10 classification. This rate applies to full-time employees with ordinary hours of 38 per week and includes a 25% loading for casual welders. Overtime rates start at 150% for the first three hours after 38 weekly hours.
Q What visa is required for overseas welders to work in Australia in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, overseas welders must hold a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) if the occupation remains on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List. Applicants require a skills assessment from TRA showing at least three years relevant experience plus a Certificate III qualification. Visa grants for 2026 require employer sponsorship and payment of the Skilling Australians Fund levy of AU$1,200 for small businesses.
Q What qualifications and experience are needed to qualify as a welder in Australia?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, welders must hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM30319) or equivalent plus a minimum of three years post-qualification experience for award classification at C10 level. Additional welding procedure qualifications under AS/NZS 1796 are required for pressure vessel work. No formal licensing exists nationally but state-based high-risk work licences apply for certain welding tasks.
Q How many ordinary hours and annual leave days apply to full-time welder positions in Australia?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, full-time welders work 38 ordinary hours per week averaged over a four-week period under the Manufacturing Award. Employees receive four weeks of paid annual leave per year plus 10 public holidays and up to 10 days personal leave. Additional entitlements include long service leave after seven years of continuous service.
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