We are currently seeking two (2) experienced and skilled Welder (First Class) to join our team at our Tottenham workshop.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Studying and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, measurements and specifications to determine welding and fabrication requirements for trailer components and assemblies.
• Selecting, cleaning and preparing appropriate metal stock and components prior to welding and fabrication.
• Measuring, marking and cutting metal sections and shapes using hand tools, cutting equipment, flame-cutting equipment and other metalworking machinery.
• Shaping and bending metal sections, plates and pipes using appropriate hand and machine tools to meet required trailer specifications.
• Positioning, fitting and aligning metal components accurately using measuring instruments, clamps, jigs and hand tools prior to welding.
• Joining steel and other metal components using appropriate welding techniques to manufacture and repair trailer frames, chassis and associated structural components.
• Performing welding, bolting and riveting work as required during the manufacture, assembly and repair of trailers.
• Inspecting completed welds to assess bead width, penetration, alignment, strength and overall precision, and rectifying welding defects where required.
• Cleaning and smoothing completed welds using grinding, filing and other finishing equipment to achieve the required finish and structural standard.
• Cleaning, polishing and finishing fabricated metal components and completed assemblies.
• Repairing damaged or worn metal sections and welded components on existing trailers.
• Ensuring fabricated and welded components conform to drawings, measurements, specifications and required quality standards.
• Maintaining welding equipment, tools and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment throughout fabrication and welding activities.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this position, you should have:

• Relevant trade qualification such as an AQF Certificate III in Engineering/Fabrication or equivalent; or relevant industry experience demonstrating an equivalent level of trade competency.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant work experience as a Welder (First Class), Metal Fabricator, or in a closely related welding and fabrication role.
• Strong competency in welding techniques used for steel fabrication and structural components.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, measurements and fabrication specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, cut, shape, fit, align and weld metal components accurately.
• Sound knowledge of welding preparation, fabrication, grinding and finishing techniques.
• Ability to inspect completed welds and identify defects relating to penetration, alignment, bead quality and precision.
• Experience using welding machines, grinders, cutting equipment, measuring instruments and fabrication tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a workshop and manufacturing team.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements within a welding and fabrication environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join an established trailer manufacturing business and apply your welding and fabrication skills across the manufacture, assembly and repair of a diverse range of trailers. The position offers ongoing full-time employment, practical workshop-based work and the opportunity to contribute to custom trailer manufacturing projects.

Salary: $80,000 per annum + superannuation

Qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.