Welder Workshop Required in Visy, Australia

Job Description

Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home. Our world class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mill, you’ll work with best in class technology, surrounded by a friendly community and an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world, together.

Role details

Reporting to the Repair Workshop Coordinator, you will be the leading hand of the team responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing machinery used in the paper manufacturing process. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What you will do

• Create a safe working environment and maintain the workshop environment to a clean, safe and organized standard.
• Overhaul the repairable spares removed from the plant, to the required standard and specifications.
• Lead and Supervise workshop staff, including training & development of repair workshop trades and apprentices.
• Review and prepare a weekly schedule of work based on repairable backlog priorities, and availability of parts and other resources.
• Ongoing development of work instructions & quality assurance procedures for each task to capture good practice and standards, & facilitate the transfer of knowledge.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to implement process improvements and equipment upgrades to enhance machinery. reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and maintenance activities.

What You Will Bring

• Trade qualification – Fitting and Machining (essential).
• Proven experience in a workshop environment, ideally within paper manufacturing or related heavy industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading and delivering maintenance repairs.
• Ability to weld metal (ARC, MIG, TIG or gas).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Full working rights for Australia

What you’ll love when you join us

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company