Afternoon Qualified Welder / Fabricator (Aluminium)

Programmed; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Training opportunities

Modern equipment

Job summary

Programmed Skilled Workforce partners with a leading Australian manufacturer to recruit an experienced Aluminium MIG Welder / Fabricator for its Boronia facility. The role focuses on welding aluminium components and fabrications to engineering specifications in a safety-conscious environment.

You will spend 80–90% of time welding, with the remainder in fabrication, fitting, assembly and quality checks. Salary is $95,000 + super, on-site, Monday–Friday afternoons.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification in welding, fabrication, engineering, boilermaking or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated aluminium MIG welding experience in a manufacturing/fabrication setting.
• Ability to produce high-quality, visually acceptable aluminium welds.
• Experience welding aluminium 3–16mm thickness.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience setting up fabrication jobs from technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Experience measuring, marking out, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling components.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a small team.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on aluminium components and assemblies (handrails, walkways, platforms, ladders, stairs).
• Produce consistent, high-quality welds with focus on finish and structural integrity.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Set up fabrication jobs from technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Measure, mark out, cut, drill, fit and prepare materials for fabrication.
• Align, assemble and secure components prior to welding.
• Operate welding equipment, power tools and hand tools safely.
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets specs and quality standards.
• Identify and report defects or non-conforming products.
• Maintain accurate production records and follow procedures.
• Keep work area clean, organised and safe.
• Collaborate with production team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Aluminium MIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication from drawings

Quality welds

Thickness range 3–16mm

OH&S awareness

Independent work

Attention to detail

Work under supervision

Team integration

Reliability

Aluminium product experience

Education

Trade qualification in welding/fabrication/engineering/boilermaking

Job description

Programmed Skilled Workforce is partnering with a leading Australian manufacturer specialising in height safety, fall protection and access solutions to recruit an experienced Aluminium MIG Welder / Fabricator for its manufacturing facility in Boronia.

This is a full-time opportunity to join an established business that designs and manufactures products used to help protect workers at height across a range of industries. Its product range includes handrails, walkways, platforms, ladders, stairs and other specialised access-system components.

Working within a modern manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality aluminium welds and fabrications to engineering specifications, with a strong focus on product quality, safety and accuracy.

Approximately 80-90% of your time will be spent welding, with the remainder dedicated to fabrication, fitting, assembly and quality checks.

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:30pm - 10:00pm
Salary: $95,000 + super
Location: Boronia, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing MIG welding on aluminium components and assemblies, including handrails, walkways, platforms, ladders and stairs.
• Producing consistent, high-quality welds with a strong focus on finish, appearance and structural integrity.
• Working with aluminium materials typically ranging from 3mm to 16mm thick.
• Independently reading and interpreting engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and welding symbols.
• Setting up fabrication jobs directly from technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Measuring, marking out, cutting, drilling, fitting and preparing materials for fabrication.
• Aligning, assembling and securing components prior to welding.
• Operating welding equipment, power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure products meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Identifying and reporting defects, discrepancies or non-conforming products.
• Maintaining accurate production records and following established manufacturing procedures.
• Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe.
• Working collaboratively with the production team to meet deadlines and maintain efficient workflow.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant trade qualification in welding, fabrication, engineering, boilermaking or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in aluminium MIG welding within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• The ability to produce high-quality, visually acceptable aluminium welds consistently.
• Experience welding aluminium components of varying thicknesses, ideally between 3mm and 16mm.
• Strong skills in reading and independently interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• The ability to set up and complete fabrication jobs from technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Experience with measuring, marking out, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling components.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small production team.
• A reliable, hands-on approach and a commitment to meeting production requirements.

Experience manufacturing structural aluminium products, access systems, handrails, platforms, ladders or similar fabricated components will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of $95,000 + superannuation.
• Full-time work with consistent Monday-to-Friday afternoon shift hours.
• A modern manufacturing environment with industry-leading welding equipment.
• Opportunity to work on specialised aluminium products used in height safety and access solutions.
• Uniform and personal protective equipment provided, including welding jackets, safety footwear and powered air-purifying welding helmets.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to products designed to improve workplace safety.

Pre-Employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of Australian working rights, relevant trade qualifications and suitable professional references.

Candidates progressing through the recruitment process may also be required to complete pre-employment checks, in accordance with the requirements of the position.