Experienced Fabricator / Body Builder

CTE-Custom Transport Equipment; Drouin; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CTE-Custom Transport Equipment in Drouin, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Body Builder to join our growing workshop team. You will work on premium, custom-built truck bodies and trailers, reading engineering drawings and delivering high-quality welds to demanding standards.

The role involves fabricating components, assembling to spec, and contributing to a safety-focused, collaborative workshop that values pride in workmanship.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in fabrication, boilermaking or structural steel.
• Proven structural MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Reliable, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to fabricate components.
• Perform high-quality structural MIG welds and assemble parts to spec.
• Work on premium, custom-built truck bodies and trailers.
• Maintain safety standards and contribute to a close-knit workshop team.

Skills

Structural MIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication & assembly

Education

Trade qualification in fabrication / boilermaking or structural steel

Job description

CTE-Custom Transport Equipment – Drouin VIC

CTE – Custom Transport Equipment | Drouin, Victoria

CTE is seeking an experienced Fabricator / Body Builder to join our growing workshop team in Drouin. This is an opportunity for a skilled tradesperson with strong structural steel fabrication and MIG welding experience to work on premium, custom-built truck bodies and trailers.

The successful candidate will be confident reading engineering drawings, producing high-quality structural welds and assembling components to demanding standards. Experience in truck body, trailer or heavy transport fabrication is highly regarded, although experienced structural steel fabricators from other industries are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, works safely and contributes positively to a close-knit team.

Key Requirements:

Trade qualification in fabrication, boilermaking or structural steel.

Proven structural MIG welding and fabrication experience.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Reliable, team-oriented attitude.

What's on Offer:

Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience.

Varied and interesting custom fabrication projects.

Supportive, quality-focused workshop environment.

Genuine career progression opportunities towards a Leading Hand or Foreman role.