Autonomous Fabricator/Boilermaker — Hands-On, Stable Role

seek.com.au; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Manufacturer in Acacia Ridge, Australia, is seeking a skilled fabricator to join the team. This hands-on role offers stability, autonomy, and the chance to impact the workshop operations.

You will fabricate per drawings, perform cutting, forming, welding, and finishing, and operate lathes and mills. The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Metal Fabrication or equivalent and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with GMAW/GTAW, sheet metal, and pipe fabrication, plus basic

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Certificate III in Metal Fabrication or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of hands-on fabrication experience.
• Proficient with GMAW/GTAW welding processes.
• Experience in sheet metal and pipe fabrication.
• Basic machining experience with lathe or mill.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings and schedules to complete fabrication tasks independently.
• Perform metal fabrication, including cutting, forming, welding, and finishing.
• Carry out structural and pipe fabrication where required (experience dependent).
• Operate workshop machinery, including lathes, mills, and general fabrication equipment.
• Inspect your work and maintain quality standards.
• Identify process improvements and raise them with the team.

Skills

Trade qualification

5+ years fabrication

GMAW/GTAW welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Pipe fabrication

Basic machining

Read engineering drawings

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Metal Fabrication or equivalent

Job description

Unknown Manufacturer in Acacia Ridge, Australia, is seeking a skilled fabricator to join the team. This hands-on role offers stability, autonomy, and the chance to impact the workshop operations.

You will fabricate per drawings, perform cutting, forming, welding, and finishing, and operate lathes and mills. The ideal candidate has a Certificate III in Metal Fabrication or equivalent and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with GMAW/GTAW, sheet metal, and pipe fabrication, plus basic