Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.
We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success.With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.
We act as one team to move Melbourne.
About the position
The Wire Feed Welder is responsible for the safe delivery of inspections, maintenance and renewals tasks through effective self-performance and strong accountable leadership of their team and collaboration with MTM management. This role will involve the assessment, planning and delivery of rail and crossing build up activities.
This role is a permanent night shift, Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am.
Main duties include
- Lead corrective, routine and preventative maintenance activities with a focus on wire feed welded repairs of track assets
- When required, lead the team and coach and develop staff to build wire feed welding capability of the Skilled Operatives and Works Assistants
- Develop, manage delivery, and review progress against plans to ensure they are on schedule and take effective remedial action as required.
- Complete all necessary reports, material returns, timesheets, requisitions and claim forms
- Personally lead daily pre-work and post-work meetings
- Manage the procurement of consumables in accordance with budget
- Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the appropriate;
- Occupational Health and Safety Standards
- Regulations
- Metro Trains Standards, Guidelines, Policies and Procedures
- Track SWMS
- WGS Brief
- TFPC RSHWA
About you
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker qualification) - mandatory
- Experience in Routine Gas Metal Arc Welding - mandatory
- Experience in Wire Feed Welding procedures
- Aluminothermic welding process
- 5 years track work experience
WHY WORK AT METRO?
- Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level!
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
- All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
- Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.
Ready to apply? Great!
This is a fantastic opportunity to build on the career you've developed to date and take it to the next level by making a tangible impact that matters.
Click to submit your application by Thursday the 19th September 2024 @ 11.59PM
- Please note: screening and shortlisting for this role will commence prior to applications closing so if you are intent on applying, please do so at your earliest convenience.
Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture
Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.
At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.
We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.
