Experienced TIG / MIG Welder – Welshpool

Bossong Engineering is a modern, technology-driven engineering company servicing the mining, oil & gas, construction and heavy industry sectors across Australia.

We are seeking an experienced TIG / MIG Welder for our Welshpool workshop in a full-time position, with regular overtime available.

This role offers an approximate 50/50 split of GTAW (TIG) and GMAW/FCAW (MIG) welding. Strong skills across both processes are required, with high-quality TIG welding essential.

The Role

You will be involved in the fabrication and welding of:

• Mining, oil & gas and heavy industrial components

• Pipework, spools and pressure components

• Structural assemblies, chutes, tanks and skids

• Carbon steel, stainless steel, quenched & tempered and alloy steels

Work includes:

• GTAW/TIG pipe and positional welding, plus GMAW and FCAW welding

• Setting up argon purge systems and pipe rotators/positioners

• Joint preparation, fit-up, alignment and fabrication

• Reading drawings, weld symbols and welding procedure specifications (WPSs)

• Selecting welding parameters and controlling heat input and interpass temperatures

• Grinding, cleaning, finishing and inspecting work for weld quality

Experience with AS 1554 SP, AS 3992, ASME IX and AWS D1.1 will be highly regarded

Weld Test

Successful applicants must complete a practical GTAW/TIG weld test on 316 stainless steel pipe, demonstrating:

• Independent pipe preparation, fit-up and TIG machine setup

• Independent argon purge-line setup and effective purge control

• Correct setup and operation of a pipe rotator

• A high-quality TIG root and completed weld, with acceptable internal and external finish

• Sound control of welding parameters, heat input and interpass temperatures

The test is completed with minimal supervision and assesses TIG capability; day-to-day work remains approximately 50/50 TIG and MIG/FCAW.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong TIG (GTAW) and MIG/FCAW (GMAW/FCAW) welding skills

• Experience welding carbon and stainless steels, particularly pipework

• Ability to set up purge systems and pipe rotators independently

• Good fabrication, fit-up, joint preparation and weld-cleanliness practices

• Ability to interpret drawings, weld symbols and WPS requirements

• Excellent workmanship, reliability and a commitment to safety and quality

• Ability to work effectively within a workshop team

Experience with alloy or quenched & tempered steels, mining or oil & gas fabrication, and pressure piping is advantageous. Current welding qualifications are valued, but demonstrated ability and passing our weld test are essential. Evidence of Australian working rights is required before testing.

Why Join Bossong Engineering?

• $50–$53 per hour + overtime; higher rates considered for the right candidate

• Weekly pay and stable Monday to Friday day shifts

• Regular overtime, flexible finish times and optional Saturday work

• Clean, modern workshop with Lincoln S500 & S700 HyperFill systems

• Approximately equal TIG and MIG/FCAW welding across varied projects

• Specialised materials, challenging fabrication work and advanced welding processes

• Strong safety culture and supportive team environment

At Bossong Engineering, our culture is built around our BE SURE values:

• Synergy – Working together we achieve more

• Understanding – We get the details right

• Responsive – We find a way to make things happen

• Equity – Everyone is treated with respect and fairness

If you take pride in your welding and want to join a professional workshop team, apply now.

If you are an experienced welder with strong TIG capability and solid MIG/FCAW skills who takes pride in producing high-quality work, apply now.