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Welding Apprenticeship - Certificate III Engineering (Fabrication Trade)

10/12/2024
05/01/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Gold Coast, QLD
Training Cell

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

We have full time apprenticeship opportunities for enthusiastic, hard working individuals to learn all aspects of aluminium boat building. You will learn from a dedicated team of industry experts, whilst completing your Certificate III Engineering (Fabrication Trade).

This is a Full time, permanent role. We currently work 6am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours) with occasional overtime. In the new year we will be working 5:30am - 2:30pm, with an early finish at 12pm on Fridays. This position will be based in our manufacturing plant based in Coomera Marine Precinct, on the Northern end of the Gold Coast. All TAFE training will also be delivered onsite within our training facilities.  

Desired Skills and Experience

What we are looking for:

  • Completion of Certificate II Engineering, or a pre-apprenticeship course would be highly advantageous.
  • Drivers licence, or working towards, with reliable transport to and from work daily. 
  • Ability to do early starts and overtime when required.
  • Willingness to learn! You will learn to fabricate and build aluminium boats, including learning both MIG and TIG welding skills 
  • Learn to use a variety of equipment such as power tools, pneumatic tools, band saws, hand tools and welders
  • Strong safety awareness
  • Reliability, enthusiasm and a good work ethic
  • Commitment to your apprenticeship, and willingness to have fun, learn every day and challenge yourself.

 

Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work?

  • Employee of the Month awards and recognition. Employee of the year WINS A BOAT!
  • All welding respirator filters and consumables supplied
  • Annual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas
  • Attendance bonus = $400 p/month (before tax) T&Cs apply.
  • 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) which provides psychological well-being, health coaching, financial advice, legal advice and family support services to our employees. 
  • 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, Sea-doo and Can am products.
  • Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates
  • We love to celebrate! All expenses paid Christmas Parties - bring your plus one. Family fun days - show your family the best place to work. Regular catered lunches for 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 at 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.
  • Growth opportunities: We believe in investing in you and your development. Stay with us and grow with us!

 

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.

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