First Class Welder — Structural Fabrication Expert

G.K. Staff Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

G.K. Staff Pty Ltd, operating as Gorski Engineering, seeks a Welder (First Class) to join its Somerton manufacturing team.

The role involves interpreting drawings, fabricating and assembling tipper bodies, and maintaining quality workmanship on site. Candidates must hold AQF Certificate III or IV in welding, have at least 12 months of relevant experience, and demonstrate safe operation of welding equipment.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV in welding or closely related metal trades.
• Minimum 12 months' experience as Welder (First Class).
• Strong capabilities in welding, metal fabrication, cutting, shaping, fitting and assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Produce high-quality welds with proper penetration, alignment and finish while meeting tolerances.
• Operate welding tools, hand tools and fabrication machinery safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine welding, fabrication and assembly requirements.
• Select, inspect, clean and prepare steel and other metal stock for fabrication work.
• Measure, mark and cut metal sections accurately using appropriate hand and powered cutting equipment.
• Shape and bend metal components using workshop machinery, heating methods and fabrication techniques.
• Align and position components precisely using measuring instruments, clamps, jigs and hand tools.
• Join metal sections using welding techniques to form strong, accurate assemblies.
• Fabricate and repair structural components for tipper bodies and related transport equipment.
• Inspect completed welds for bead width, penetration, alignment, strength and workmanship quality.
• Grind, file and smooth welded joints to achieve required finishes and safe surfaces.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely per procedures and instructions.
• Identify defects or dimensional issues and perform corrective welding or repairs.
• Maintain welding tools, equipment and work areas clean, safe and serviceable.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators and workshop staff to meet production schedules.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Measuring & marking

Hand & power tools

Safety

Teamwork

Education

AQF Certificate III in Welding

AQF Certificate IV in Welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

G.K. Staff Pty Ltd, operating as Gorski Engineering, seeks a Welder (First Class) to join its Somerton manufacturing team.

The role involves interpreting drawings, fabricating and assembling tipper bodies, and maintaining quality workmanship on site. Candidates must hold AQF Certificate III or IV in welding, have at least 12 months of relevant experience, and demonstrate safe operation of welding equipment.