Quality Technician/Welding Inspector

Based at our Wynyard facility in beautiful North-West Tasmania, as a Quality Technician / Welding Inspector, you’ll be part of our Quality team, working closely with Production, Engineering and Leadership teams to make sure our products are built to the right standard, every time.

Join our Quality team on afternoon shift where your experience and attention to detail make a real difference. You’ll help deliver high-quality products across the mining, defence and heavy fabrication industries and be part of projects built right here in Tasmania.

About Elphinstone

For more than 50 years, Elphinstone Pty Ltd has been a leading Australian manufacturer designing and building world-class equipment for the global mining industry. Our products operate across the world, and our reputation has been built on quality, innovation and, most importantly, the expertise and commitment of our people.

About the role

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved throughout the manufacturing process — from inspections and quality checks through to final inspection supporting ISO 9001 compliance. You’ll also have the opportunity to identify issues, help solve problems and contribute to improvements that make a real difference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform visual weld inspections and quality inspections throughout production
• Complete Magnetic Particle Testing to applicable acceptance criteria
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• Conduct incoming goods inspections and pre-delivery inspections
• Complete final inspections on finished vehicles and assemblies
• Manage non-conformances and assist with root cause investigations
• Interpret engineering drawings, standards, welding procedures, and specifications
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
• Support ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and compliance activities
• Work closely with production teams to drive quality improvements
• Assist with supplier quality and audit activities

About you

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to the details and enjoys working with people to get things right.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Quality role and Quality inspections

• IWI-B Welding Inspector qualification (or equivalent) is essential

• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) qualification highly regarded

• Experience within manufacturing, heavy fabrication, mining, defence, or similar industries

• Strong understanding of welding inspection processes and quality requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Competent Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Why join Elphinstone?

At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and plays a part in contributing to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered and valued.

Our people are talented and live by our values in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people. Elphinstone people understand our business model, have a passion for customer service, and mentor with Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership and Initiative.

Interested in joining our team?

Apply now through Seek with your current resume.

Want to know more about the role or remuneration package please contact our Recruitment Coordinator Karen for a confidential discussion on [0429 229 262](tel:0429 229 262).

Additional Information

Right-to-work identification, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening, and a national police check.

Applications close 4th October 2026

Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidate, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.