Apprentice Welders - Learn Aluminium Boat Building
23/12/2025
30/01/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Gold Coast, QLD
Welder
About the company
Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.
Job Description
About the role
Are you looking for an apprenticeship opportunity or new role in 2026? Maybe you part way through your apprenticeship and looking for a new challenge? Telwater will have full time permanent opportunities for a semi-skilled or entry level welder to join our welding team, based in Coomera. Some experience with welding is highly desirable. Great opportunity to further develop your skills and learn how to build our iconic range of boats.
Apprenticeship opportunities available - Certificate III Engineering (Fabrication).
This is a physically demanding role working 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) with occasional overtime.
Desired Skills and Experience
What we are looking for:
Ability to learn how to fabricate and build aluminium boats
Basic MIG and/or TIG welding skills would be highly desirable but not essential
Certificate II Engineering or Engineering pathways course highly desirable.
Work towards, and maintain allocated build time frames to ensure the smooth flow of production
With training, produce neat and quality welds daily
Use of equipment such as power tools, pneumatic tools, band saws, hand tools and welders
Have fun, learn every day and challenge yourself.
Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work?
Opportunity to earn your worth with our productivity/ piece rate payment system.
Employee of the Month awards and recognition. Employee of the year WINS A BOAT!
We supply all filters and consumables for helmets
Annual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas
Health and Safety bonus = $150 p/month (before tax) T&Cs apply.
Access to free on-site physio, we want to support your health & wellbeing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Flare Benefits program, providing a range of employee benefits including discounts on gym memberships, food, retail and holidays.
Product loan program so you can borrow from our range of boats, enjoy your weekends out on the water.
Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates
We love to celebrate! All expenses paid Christmas Parties, family fun days, regular catered lunches and special events.
Purpose-built factories based in the Marine Precinct - Coomera, Gold Coast. Work close to home and enjoy a REAL work life balance. We finish early, 2:30pm each day - get the kids from school, go fishing, enjoy a surf, or get in that gym session!
Learn from our team of industry experts with training and development opportunities.
Ready to jump onboard with us?
Please click APPLY and submit your resume. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Candidates must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical as part of the recruitment process.
Telwater is an Equal Opportunity/ Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
