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Job Title


Welding Inspection Technician


Company : BlueScope Distribution Pty


Location : Wollongong, New South Wales


Created : 2025-02-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. Were leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. Were proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.The OpportunityOur Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Welding Inspection Technician in our Services and Manufacturing Excellence team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.This opportunity welcomes candidates who hold the relevant inspection qualifications, or those with a relevant trade background (i.e. welding, pipefitting or boilermaker welding) who are interested and willing to undertake additional certification to be accredited to carry out inspecting.Working with a close-knit and experienced team, you''ll be conducting QA/QC welding inspections in line with Australian and International standards across our Port Kembla Steelworks. In this critical role, no two days will be the same. Your role will take you from workshops to on-site locations; you may be working from heights or underground; or perhaps you''ll be working with equipment ready for install or something in need of repair. Whatever the day brings, you will get great satisfaction from applying your expertise in a dynamic industrial setting.What Will You Do?In addition to performing visual inspections on fit-ups and welded joints across the Port Kembla Steelworks you''ll:manage and develop Welding Procedure Specifications / Welding Procedure Qualification Record developments and site inspectionsissue NDT requests - overseeing Non-Destructive Testing activities, and reviewing reportsinspect coating applications for defects and coordinate release processescompile and review Manufacturing Data Reports and related quality documentationprovide technical guidance to onsite teamsMore About YouAs someone with a strong commitment to safety who ensures standards are upheld, you''ll have:trade background or equivalent in welding, pipefitting, or boilermaker weldingCertification such as CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent (desirable)AS1796 Cert 10 certification would be advantageous but not necessary as we are willing to trainproven experience in Structure Welding, with a focus on welding and fittingexperience in Heavy Fabrication, Pressure Piping & Pressure Vesselsa proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and also enjoy working in a teamWhy BlueScopeAs were creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, youll:Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each others safety and wellbeing.Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. Were passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.Its an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.Join us, creating strength for the future.Applications close Friday 28th February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr