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Working at BAE Systems

  • Founded
    November 1999
  • Company employees
    Around 110,000

Hiring in

  • Australia
  • United Kingdom
  • Malaysia
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  • Singapore

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Join BAE Systems as an Aluminium Fabricator on night shift at the Henderson, WA Shipyard. This role offers an hourly rate of $52.48 per hour plus a 30% night shift loading and overtime opportunities, supporting the Hunter Class Frigate Program. Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible for a Defence security clearance.

Requirements

  • Experience in aluminium fabrication is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is required.
  • Strong focus on safety and quality is required.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance.
  • No specific formal degree or minimum years of experience are explicitly stated.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Aluminium fabrication: Fabricate and assemble aluminium mast structures, modules, and units for naval warships.
  • Engineering drawings: Read and interpret technical drawings to guide manufacturing processes.
  • Safety and quality focus: Ensure all fabrication work meets rigorous safety and quality standards on the night shift.
  • Potential transition routes: People from welding or general metal fabrication roles may bring relevant trade skills, alongside meeting mandatory security clearance and citizenship requirements.

Job description

Night Shift Aluminium Fabricator

BAE Systems is recruiting Aluminium Fabricators to join our team at the Henderson, WA Shipyard, supporting the Hunter Class Frigate Program manufacturing multiple Masts, Modules and Units.

  • Hourly Rate: $52.48 per hour (current EA rate)

  • Overtime available during weekdays and weekends

  • 30% night shift loading

  • Tool allowance of $17.50 per week

  • Additional allowances available

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and help build the future of Australian naval defence. Based in Henderson, WA, you’ll contribute to the Hunter Class Frigate Program by supporting the fabrication and assembly of aluminium mast structures for the Royal Australian Navy’s next generation of warships. This is an opportunity to work on advanced shipbuilding projects, develop your skills, and be part of a team delivering capability that matters.

What we are looking for:

  • Experience in aluminium fabrication

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Strong focus on safety and quality

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Apply now
BAE Systems

Boilermaker

Henderson, Western Australia
On-site
$52.48 / hour + 30% night shift loading + allowances

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