Welding Apprentice - 2nd or 3rd Year

FPW Fabrications Pty Ltd are currently looking for an apprentice Welder to join our company.   

About our Business
FPW Fabrications Pty Ltd is a locally owned business in Bungendore, NSW. We specialise in welding, machinery maintenance, heavy metal fabrication and on-site installation of structural steel, precast panels and materials. We work on residential, commercial and civil construction projects across NSW and the ACT.

Duties will involve: 

• Read drawings and job instructions; develop welding and fabrication skills to meet quality requirements.
• Measure, mark out, cut, shape and assemble metal components; assist with on-site installation.
• Use tools, plant and machinery as authorised; seek guidance before unfamiliar tasks.
• Follow trade-team instruction and feedback.
• Organise assigned tasks with your supervisor and report progress or problems promptly.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements, site safety procedures, permits, risk controls and instructions at all times.
• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas and company property in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, other tradespeople, apprentices, clients and workers on site.
• Attend CIT/RTO training and assessments, complete coursework and training records, and discuss progress or difficulties with your supervisor.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Essential: Documented fabrication/boilermaking apprenticeship progress suitable for second- or third-year entry, and willing to continue or recommence Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
• Essential: Welding, fabrication, drawing-reading and tool-use skills appropriate to your training stage; willingness to learn, accept feedback and work safely as part of a team.
• Desirable/Willing to obtain: White Card, silica and asbestos awareness training. FPW will arrange training if required, to be completed before relevant site work.
• Desirable/Willing to obtain: Dogging, rigging, EWP and forklift licences, and working-at-heights training, subject to eligibility and assigned duties. Not required on entry, but required before undertaking relevant work.

Work Environment and Conditions:

• Transport: Reliable transport to and from work, which may include agreed pickup and drop-off arrangements with another worker, depending on location.
• Work location: Construction sites, client premises and project sites as directed.
• Physical requirements: Standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying; work outdoors and around machinery. Work at heights only when trained and authorised.
• Equipment and systems: Hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, measuring tools, lifting aids, fabrication equipment, drawings, job sheets and site documentation.
• WHS requirements: Comply with applicable WHS legislation, site requirements and company policy.

The successful candidate will:  

• Be a confident communicator. 
• Be keen to learn and take direction. 
• Motivated with good problem-solving skills. 
• Be trustworthy and reliable. 
• Be safety conscious. 

We look forward to your application, please send us your resume if you would like to be considered for this position.  

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.