HEAVY VEHICLE FABRICATOR

Tleng; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Hazelmere facility

Competitive remuneration

Autonomy to shape product line

Job summary

TL Engineering in Hazelmere, WA, is seeking an HV Fabricator to build and assemble heavy vehicle bodies, subframes and structural assemblies from drawings. You’ll work with a skilled team, using grinders, CNC routers, plasma cutters and overhead cranes to deliver high‑quality builds on time.

You’ll read technical drawings, apply protective coatings, and customise bodies to meet client specs while maintaining WHS standards and accurate production records in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in welding/fabrication or automotive body building
• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills across structural work
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret specs
• Knowledge of WHS standards and safe workshop practices

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble heavy vehicle bodies, truck bodies, subframes, and structural assemblies to drawings and specs
• Fit and secure subframes, trays, body accessories, and structural elements
• Fabricate body parts through cutting, shaping, and welding of metals and other materials
• Operate workshop machinery including grinders, drills, press brake, CNC router, plasma cutter, and overhead crane
• Diagnose structural issues and perform repairs to ensure safety and quality
• Customise and modify vehicle bodies to meet client requirements
• Inspect builds against quality and safety standards and log progress

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Trade qualification in welding/fabrication

Tools

CNC router

Plasma cutter

Overhead crane

Grinders/Press brake

Job description

TL Engineering is one of WA’s most established heavy vehicle body builders and this role sits at the centre of what we do. As an HV Fabricator, you’ll be building, modifying, and assembling heavy vehicle bodies for fleet, mining, government, and private clients who trust us to deliver. You’ll work with modern equipment, a skilled team, and the satisfaction of seeing complex custom builds leave the floor built to last. If you take pride in your trade and want a workshop where standards actually mean something, this is your next move.

ABOUT THE ROLE

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

The HV Fabricator is central to TL Engineering’s production capability. We build custom heavy vehicle bodies to exacting specifications, truck bodies, subframes, structural assemblies, and specialised body configurations that perform in some of the most demanding working environments in WA. This role exists because that output depends entirely on skilled people on the floor who take ownership of their craft. You’ll work directly with engineers, team leads, and production staff to fabricate and assemble vehicle bodies from raw materials through to completed, quality‑inspected builds delivering work that carries the TL Engineering name out to clients across the state.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Build and assemble heavy vehicle bodies, truck bodies, subframes, and structural assemblies to detailed drawings and specifications
• Fit and secure subframes, trays, body accessories, and structural elements, including crane equipment where required
• Fabricate body parts through cutting, shaping, and welding of metals and other materials using hand and power tools
• Operate workshop machinery including grinders, drills, press brake, CNC router, plasma cutter, and overhead crane
• Diagnose structural issues and perform repairs to ensure functionality, safety, and finished appearance
• Apply protective coatings and treatments to prevent rust and corrosion on completed work
• Customise and modify vehicle bodies to meet specific client requirements, including fitting specialised equipment such as hydraulic lifts and storage systems
• Inspect completed builds against quality and safety standards and action corrections where required
• Maintain accurate work records and use software systems to log job details, materials, and progress
• Keep your work area clean, organised, and compliant with WHS requirements at all times

ADVANTAGEOUS

WHAT YOU BRING

• Relevant trade qualification or certification in welding, fabrication, or automotive body building
• Proven hands‑on experience as an HV Fabricator or in a heavy vehicle body building environment
• Strong proficiency in welding and metal fabrication techniques across structural and body work
• Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Familiarity with workshop machinery – press brake, CNC, plasma cutter, overhead crane
• Sound knowledge of WHS standards and safe workshop practices – you look out for yourself and your team
• Physical capability to perform the demands of the role, including lifting, varied working positions, and different environmental conditions
• A collaborative, team‑first approach with the ability to work toward shared production goals
• Self‑motivation and the ability to manage your own work within a structured team environment

WHY US

WHAT TL ENGINEERING OFFERS

• A stable, established business with 55+ years of continuous operation and a strong forward order book
• Complex, high‑value projects across mining, transport, and government. Work that challenges you
• A practical, experienced team who take real pride in what they build
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with your experience
• On‑site role at our Hazelmere facility
• A role with genuine autonomy and scope. You’ll shape how this product line grows across WA, not just fill a seat in an established process

ABOUT TL ENGINEERING

We design and manufacture custom commercial and retail vehicle bodies for the industries that keep Western Australia moving. Our reputation is built on precision engineering, regulatory compliance, and an absolute refusal to cut corners. People here are skilled professionals whose contribution matters, and that’s reflected in our retention, our culture, and the pride our team takes in every vehicle that leaves the workshop.

Please note we are unable to accept applications from recruitment consultants and you must have the right to live and work full time in Australia to be considered for this position.