Welder

Welder


Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
Location
Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia
Job Type
Internship
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
Join a Global Leader and Build Quality Every Day!At ASSA ABLOY, we’re the world leader in door opening solutions. Our trusted brands, Lockwood, Yale, Whitco, Abloy, are known for quality and innovation. With offices in over 70 countries, we’ve been named one of Forbes’ Top 100 Most Innovative Companies multiple times.We’re looking for a Welder to join our Spence Doors team in Cheltenham, VIC (close to Moorabbin, Oakleigh, Mentone, and Dandenong). Whether you’ve worked as a factory hand, machine operator, production operator, or you’re looking for a fresh start, we’ll provide training and support to help you succeed.What You’ll DoYou’ll help manufacture high-quality timber and metal doors for commercial and residential projects. Your responsibilities include:Key Accountabilities / Primary Responsibilities Fabricate, assemble and weld thin gauge metal components to various specifications as required from relevant detailed drawings MIG and TIG light gauge steel 1.1mm to 3mm – Zincaneal, Galvabond, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel. Grind and clean all steel, polish stainless Steel. Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet required standards and structural integrity. Adjust components where necessary using a grinder or other cutting tools. Fit components using jigs. General jobbing work fitting special hardware. Read and understand workshop drawings. Fabrication of profile lengths using bending and cutting machinery. Identify different material types and thicknesses. Conduct quality control checks on own Work. Complete required paperwork. What We’re Looking For Tradesperson or equivalent work experience Welding Experience Work within tolerance; ensure quality in the product. Maintaining production levels as required. Sound written and verbal communication skills. Comply with standards and procedures of Spence Doors following WHS guidelines and wear personal protective equipment. Ability and willingness to follow direction as well as the ability to work independently. Must be able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square. Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specification. Must be able to operate sheet metal machinery and welding equipment. You’ll also: Report defective goods Perform basic equipment maintenance Keep your work area clean and safe Why Join Us? Steady, ongoing work Global company with local impact Safety and quality come first $37 - $40 competive hourly rate + overtime opportunities Day shift! Full time - Monday to Thursday 7am – 3:30pm, Friday 7am – 12:30pm (37.5 hour week) – enjoy your weekends off! About ASSA ABLOYWe’re the global leader in door opening solutions, with offices in over 70 countries. Our brands are household names, and we’re proud to be recognised for innovation and quality.Apply NowIf you’re reliable, motivated, and want to work with a company that values hard work and craftsmanship, apply today and join the ASSA ABLOY family.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences – diversity makes us stronger.We are the ASSA ABLOY GroupOur people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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Q What is the award minimum hourly rate for welders under the Manufacturing Award in Australia from July 2026?
The Fair Work Ombudsman sets the minimum rate for a qualified welder at AU$29.75 per hour under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award as of 1 July 2026. Casual welders receive a 25% loading on top of this base rate. Ordinary hours are capped at 38 per week with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after that threshold.
Q Which visa allows overseas welders to work in Australia in 2026 and what is the application fee?
The Department of Home Affairs requires welders to obtain a skills assessment and apply for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) which permits employment for up to four years. The visa application fee is AU$1,455 for the main applicant as of 2026. Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience and achieve a minimum IELTS score of 5.0.
Q What qualification and experience level is required to work as a welder in Australia?
The Fair Work Ombudsman states that welders must hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent plus at least two years post-qualification experience to meet award classification level C10. Recognition of prior learning is accepted only when verified by a registered training organisation. No formal licence is mandated nationally but site-specific tickets are often required.
Q How many hours per week and how much annual leave do welders receive under Australian awards in 2026?
The Fair Work Ombudsman confirms welders work a standard 38 ordinary hours per week under the Manufacturing Award with four weeks of paid annual leave accruing each year. Leave loading of 17.5% applies when leave is taken. Additional personal leave of 10 days per year is provided on top of annual leave.
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