Apprentice Welders & 2nd Class Welders

About the company

Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.

About the role

Are you part way through your apprenticeship and looking for a new challenge? Or have you completed Certificate II Engineering Pathways and looking for an apprenticeship? Maybe an experienced welder that would like to be recognised and gain your trade certificate? Telwater has full-time permanent opportunities for a skilled, semi-skilled or entry level welder to join our welding team, based in Coomera. Great opportunity to further develop your skills and learn how to build our iconic range of boats.

Apprenticeship opportunities will be under the Certificate III Engineering (Fabrication) qualification.

This is a physically demanding role working 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) with occasional overtime. 

What we are looking for: 

• Ability to learn how to fabricate and build aluminium boats
• MIG and/or TIG welding skills would be highly desirable
• Completed 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
• Be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced production environment
• 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 welding helmets
• 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) 
• 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 and drug & alcohol testing 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.