Welding Supervisor

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive - and that it's all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what's possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we're driving progress in some of the world's most important industries - and working together to build a future we can all trust.

**Our Benefits**
- "Competitive Rate + Super + Overtime opportunities + 3% super match
- Fitness Passport Discount - Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $15.50 P/W
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
- Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner"

**Our Team**

Our Above Water Systems team designs and engineers commercial and naval ships - as well as providing in-service support capabilities. We're proud to bolster Australia's sovereign capability through operational support to our Navy. With ongoing training programs and a team of over 500, our people have room to grow and move as they make a meaningful contribution to Australia's Defence.

**The role**

Opportunity for a Welding Supervisor to join our team-based Garden Island to oversee our welding operations, ensuring they consistently meet stringent standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. As a pivotal leader and technical liaison, you'll play a crucial role in fostering effective communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across our welding coordination team, fabrication team, and project management personnel.

Working alongside the Welding Engineer, Welding Inspector, and fellow Welding Supervisors, you'll provide essential technical expertise and support to welding personnel through comprehensive training, mentoring, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Reviewing customer specifications and developing welding procedures accordingly.
- Training, qualifying, allocating, monitoring, and supporting welders to ensure adherence to quality requirements, customer specifications, and safety regulations.
- Continuously monitoring ongoing welding work for compliance with quality and safety standards, conducting scans of completed welding for defects or missing welds.
- Liaising with various project stakeholders and third parties to maintain effective communication channels.
- Arranging and overseeing required production tests and inspections, while managing welding quality documentation and records.
- Promoting a culture of safety and quality within the welding team, emphasizing proper procedures, equipment maintenance, and hazard identification.

**How About you?**
- Australian recognized Welder, Fabrication, or Boilermaker trade qualification, or equivalent tertiary studies.
- AS 2214 Structural Welding Supervisors and/or AS 1796 Certificate 10.
- Minimum 3 years' experience supervising welded fabrication work.
- Proficiency in fabrication, welding, cutting processes, welding equipment, and consumables.
- Familiarity with national or international welding standards, welding technology, basic metallurgy, and general fabrication requirements.
- Practical welding ability with experience in training welders.

**We Encourage You To Apply**

We'll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process.

It's easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don't see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right - no matter your background or personal circumstances - please introduce yourself or join our community. We're committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We're proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there's always more we can do. We'll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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