Downer’s Rail & Transit Systems is the leading rail business in Australia, with expertise in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers. With over 155 years of rail experience, we deliver innovative transport solutions that keep communities moving.
We’re proud to be delivering the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) , and we’re looking for the best people to help make it happen.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Welding Supervisor to join our team based at the Queensland Train Manufacturing facility in Torbanlea, you will provide a significant contribution to the implementation, monitoring and improvement of Welding activities required to be carried out to support the delivery of Passenger Rolling stock train sets.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous demonstrated experience in rail bogie and carbody manufacture and welding an advantage.
• Has demonstrated experience in a Team Leadership/Supervision role.
• Experience with Robotic Resistance and Mig Welding systems an advantage.

• Supervise welding activities as required
• Review the weld specific technical requirements of rolling stock design to provide guidance on joint design, welding process, accessibility and sequencing.
• Conduct audits on the Welding activities to ensure facility complies with the Weld Management System requirements.
• Achieve and maintain welding performance KPI’s to support Production delivery.