Pipefitters
Company
Primero
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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via LinkedIn
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Job Description
If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.About Us Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time. Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.Your OpportunityPrimero is seeking a motivated and experienced Pipefitters to join our project in the Coastal Pilbara Region, currently offering a 2:1 FIFO Roster. What you 'Can Do'Have strong industrial construction working experience, at least 5 yearsFlexible work ethic and able to adapt to changing work environments, including nightshift if required.Good communication skills and accuracy in record keeping.Excellent safety awareness and valuesRequirementsAustralian / NZ Trade Qualification (Metal Fabrication or similar)Drivers Licence C-ClassHigh Risk Work Licence - EWPWorking at Heights (2 year validity)Ability to pass a pre-employment medical & drug and alcohol screenWilling to supply a National Coordination Criminal History Check (NCCHC)What we ‘Can Do’ for you:Competitive CompensationContemporary RosteringCareer OpportunitiesHealth and Wellbeing SupportBenefits & DiscountsEmployee Referral Rewards If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.APPLY NOWIf you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.Follow us on LinkedIn
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
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.
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.
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.
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.
