MIG Welder
Company
Wagners
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
62 days ago
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Job Description
We are seeking new Welders at our Northgate site to assist in the production of reinforcing steel for use in concrete footings, slabs and structures.About The Role up to $31.52 per hour plus overtime options Work Monday to Friday with early starts Cutting, bending, welding, bundling and loading steel onto trucks Operating machinery and assisting with production tasksAbout YouAbility to work in a physically demanding roleDemonstrated commitment to safe work practicesExperience with MIG welding and hand toolsLF Forklift, CN Non-slewing mobile crane and DG Dogger ticket (desirable but not essential)HR License or above (desirable but not essential)Must be able to pass all satisfactory pre-employment checksDrug & AlcoholMedicalPolice CheckAbout UsWagners is a highly renowned, ASX listed construction materials and services provider, headquartered in QLD. We provide a wide variety of construction materials and services to both domestic and international industries.Wagers is an equal opportunity employer, who values diversity and promotes a safe work environment.You must have unlimited Rights to Work in Australia. This is not a sponsorship role.Click the Apply button to submit your resume.We will be shortlisting and interviewing for this role as applications are received. Don’t miss out, apply today!
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.
