Thornton Engineering Australia is seeking a Welder Job in Australia to join its experienced team of boilermakers and welders at the Corio workshop. This role is ideal for skilled welders with strong experience in GMAW (MIG) and exposure to other welding processes such as GTAW (TIG), Flux-core, or SMAW (Stick). Working on some of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects, this position offers the opportunity to apply high-quality welding skills in a professional, safety-focused, and well-equipped workshop environment.
About the Company
Thornton Engineering is a proud, family-owned Australian company established in 1975. With more than 45 years of continuous operation, the company has built a strong reputation as one of Australia’s leading steel fabrication specialists. Thornton Engineering delivers large-scale and complex steel fabrication projects for Tier 1 clients, contributing to some of the nation’s most significant infrastructure developments.
Operating from world-class facilities, Thornton Engineering is known for its precision, innovation, and commitment to quality. The company places a strong focus on training, mentoring, and developing tradespeople to the highest industry standards, while maintaining a supportive, solutions-focused workplace culture.
Job Responsibilities
As a Welder at Thornton Engineering, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing high-quality welding using GMAW (MIG) processes
- Using other welding techniques such as GTAW (TIG), Flux-core, and SMAW (Stick) when required
- Reading and interpreting Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Selecting appropriate consumables and welding variables
- Operating welding machines, power tools, hand tools, and measuring equipment
- Producing fabricated parts to required specifications and quality standards
- Maintaining equipment and ensuring safe working practices
- Working closely with supervisors and team members
- Contributing to workshop productivity and quality outcomes
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
- Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Welder) or equivalent
- Adequate welding skills to pass a welder qualification test
- Considerable experience in GMAW (MIG) welding
- Ability to read and interpret welding procedure specifications (WPS)
- Experience operating fabrication and welding equipment
- A current and valid driver’s licence
- Legal entitlement to work in Australia
Skills
- Strong technical welding skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to follow procedures and specifications
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong safety awareness
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Time management and reliability
Experience in GTAW (TIG), Flux-core, SMAW (Stick), stainless steel welding, and holding forklift, dogman (DG), or high-risk work licences is advantageous.
Benefits
- Work on Australia’s largest and most iconic infrastructure projects
- Employment with a well-established and respected Australian company
- Supportive, high-performing workshop environment
- Ongoing skill development and exposure to major projects
- Opportunity to work with Tier 1 clients and complex steel fabrication
- Stable employment with a growing, privately owned business
- Convenient Corio location with on-site parking and reduced commute stress
