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Job Title


Pipe Fitter


Company : Thales Group


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-04-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive and that its 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 whats possible.From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, were driving progress in some of the worlds most important industries and working together to build a future we can all trust.About Your RoleOur Garden Island site is focused on naval ship repair for both defence and civilian vessels ranging from basic maintenance to major overhauls. Pipe Fabricators are required to provide manufacture and installation of pipework in relation to ship repair, this role is based in both a workshop, aboard all types of vessels and buildings with the use of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals in support of the Naval business in this wide and varied role.Responsibilities include:Ability to jig up, mark off, bend and fabricate pipework.Operation of workshop machinery and operation of e.g. hydraulic benders, threading machines etc.Work across a variety of environments on naval vessels.Assist with developing the skills of apprentices.Working in a team environment which encourages new ideas and improvements.How About You?Cert III Plumbing essential.Experience in MIG, TIG and Stick welding (Cert III Welding/Fabrication advantageous).Forklift, Dogman, working at heights and confined spaces tickets (advantageous).Safety conscious with sound problem-solving skills.Experience in ship repair or heavy industry highly regarded.Good to KnowYoull get an email acknowledgement after youve applied; Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit this link.Prior to offer, youll complete a pre-employment police and medical check.Its easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you dont 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. Were committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.Were proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know theres always more we can do. Well continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.Read more about our WORK180 endorsement. #J-18808-Ljbffr