Metal Fabricator

Labour Support Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Steel Pty Ltd in Moorabbin, VIC, is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator for a permanent full-time role. The position offers an annual salary of $83,200 plus superannuation and is based in Moorabbin, VIC.

Key duties include interpreting drawings, fabricating steel components, operating plasma cutting and welding equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards. 12+ months' experience in steel fabrication is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalent.
• At least 12 months experience welding within steel fabrication/manufacturing environments.
• Experience handling, positioning, assembling, and processing structural steel and metal components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication specifications and workshop blueprints.
• Experience operating fabrication machinery including plasma cutters, grinders, drills, presses and welding equipment.
• Ability to interpret measurements and tolerances accurately.
• Strong workplace safety knowledge and commitment to quality standards.
• Good communication and ability to work in a busy workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine fabrication requirements, dimensions and methods.
• Mark out, cut, shape, bend, and assemble metal sections and plates.
• Fabricate structural steel components and assemblies to project specs and tolerances.
• Set up and operate welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, and profile cutting equipment.
• Join metal sections using welding, bolting, riveting and fastening techniques.
• Operate plasma cutting equipment and related machinery to process steel plates.
• Position, align and secure fabricated components using lifting devices and clamps.
• Inspect assemblies for dimensional accuracy and quality compliance.
• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, polishing, deburring and surface preparation.
• Maintain fabrication equipment and monitor material usage to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Coordinate with supervisors and production teams to meet manufacturing timelines.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Quality control

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Tools

Plasma cutting

Grinders

Drills

Presses

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Client Bespoke Steel Pty Ltd is a steel manufacturing company located in Moorabbin, VIC. They now seek an experienced Metal Fabricator to join their team.

The Role This is a full time role with an annual salary of $83,200 plus superannuation. The role is based in Moorabbin, VIC.

The Responsibilities Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine fabrication requirements, dimensions, and assembly methods Mark out, cut, shape, bend, and assemble metal sections and plate materials using fabrication tools and machinery

Fabricate structural steel components, metal products, and fabricated assemblies in accordance with project specifications and tolerances Set up and operate welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, and profile cutting equipment to manufacture metal components Join metal sections using welding, bolting, riveting, and fastening techniques to achieve structural integrity and alignment

Operate plasma cutting equipment and associated machinery to process steel plates to required measurements and profiles Position, align, and secure fabricated components using lifting devices, clamps, and measuring equipment Inspect fabricated assemblies to ensure compliance with dimensional tolerances, quality standards, and engineering specifications

Perform finishing activities including grinding, polishing, filing, deburring, and surface preparation of completed metal products Test and examine fabricated components for defects, distortions, or inconsistencies and implement corrective action where required Operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment to transport steel components safely within workshop environments

Maintain fabrication equipment through routine checks, calibration, and safe operating procedures Monitor material usage and fabrication sequencing to support efficient workflow and minimise production delays Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures, fabrication standards, and quality assurance requirements

Coordinate with supervisors, workshop personnel, and production teams to achieve manufacturing timelines and project outcomes Maintain accurate measurements, tolerances, and fabrication records throughout the production processFinishing final products, including cleaning, polishing, filing, chiselling and grinding. The Requirements:

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, Metal Fabrication, Welding, or equivalent trade qualification At least 12 months’ experience performing welding activities within steel fabrication or manufacturing environments At least 12 months’ experience handling, positioning, assembling, and processing structural steel and metal components

At least 12 months’ experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, fabrication specifications, and workshop blueprints At least 12 months’ experience operating fabrication machinery including plasma cutters, grinders, drills, presses, and welding equipment At least 12 months’ experience fabricating, aligning, shaping, and assembling steel components to engineering specifications

At least 12 months’ experience performing cutting, grinding, finishing, and metal preparation processes within workshop environments Strong knowledge of fabrication methods, welding procedures, and steel processing techniques Ability to interpret measurements, tolerances, and technical specifications accurately

Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures, equipment handling, and fabrication quality standards Good problem-solving skills and ability to identify fabrication defects or inconsistencies Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines

Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a workshop environment High attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality