Pipe Fitter

Full job description
At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s 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 what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

About Your Role


Our 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 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 and heights and confined spaces tickets (advantageous)

Safety conscious with sound problem-solving skills

Experience in ship repair or heavy industry highly regarded

Good to Know


You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve 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 – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

Prior to offer you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical check

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t 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. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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