Fabricator – Workshop & On-Site Installations

Eifer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eifer is seeking a skilled Fabricator to join our team in Canberra. The role spans workshop fabrication and on-site installations, offering hands-on work across projects from fabrication to installation. You will collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.

The ideal candidate reads technical drawings, has metal fabrication and welding experience, and holds a current driver’s license with willingness to obtain additional tickets such as forklift or crane as bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with both workshop fabrication and on-site installations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out metal fabrication and welding in the workshop.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, plans and measurements.
• Perform on-site setouts and installations, ensuring safety and high quality.
• Operate workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and worksite.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety and project requirements.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Welding

Read engineering drawings

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Driver's license

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Rigging

Dogging

Crane

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Fabricator to join our team, working across both workshop fabrication and on-site installations. This is a varied, hands‑on role, suited to someone who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys working with metal, and is comfortable switching between fabrication in the shed and installing finished products on site. You will be involved in projects from fabrication through to installation, working with a team to deliver quality outcomes for our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out metal fabrication and welding projects in the workshop.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, plans and measurements.
• Perform on-site setouts and installations, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Competently operate workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop and worksite.
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety and project requirements.

About you

• Previous experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with workshop fabrication and on-site installations.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A practical, problem‑solving attitude and willingness to get the job done.
• A current driver's licence.
• Asbestos, silica and white card highly recommended.
• Additional tickets or licences such as forklift, rigging, dogging, crane are a bonus.

About us

At Eifer, we bring challenging concepts to life through innovative design, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. We specialise in efficient construction solutions, partnering closely with our clients to deliver projects that combine functionality, precision and quality. Our collaborative approach brings designers and skilled tradespeople together to develop practical, real-time solutions to complex project challenges. Our metal division is still relatively new, having operated for only a few years, but it is growing quickly. We currently have a lively team of seven and would love for you to join us as our eighth team member.