Metal Fabricator

Radiant Caravans; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Caravans is seeking a qualified Metal Fabricator to join our Campbellfield manufacturing team. You will fabricate, assemble and repair metal components and structures used in off-road caravan production, interpreting drawings and measurements to determine materials and processes.

The role requires a trade qualification in metal fabrication and at least one year of post-qualification experience in structural fabrication and welding.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification in metal fabrication, engineering fabrication or an equivalent field.
• Minimum one year of relevant post qualification experience as Metal Fabricator.
• Demonstrated experience in structural metal fabrication and welding.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and measurements.
• Competence in cutting, shaping, assembling and welding metal components.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work.
• Experience in caravan, trailer or vehicle manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings, specifications and measurements to determine job and material requirements.
• Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock for fabrication.
• Making caravan walls according to the drawings and specifications.
• Making caravan walls by using appropriate welding techniques, bolting and riveting.
• Shaping and bending metal sections and tubing using hand and machine tools.
• Fabricating caravan chassis, frames and other structural metal components
• Cutting metal sections and shapes using hand tools and metal cutting equipment.
• Inspecting the welds and fabricated components to ensure accuracy, strength and compliance with specifications.
• Finishing fabricated components by grinding, filing and cleaning welds.
• Repairing or modifying metal components and structures where required.
• Operating fabrication and welding equipment safely and maintaining a clean work area.
• Complying with workplace health and safety requirements at all times.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Welding

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification in metal fabrication

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Radiant Caravans is an Australian caravan manufacturer specialising in high quality off road caravans. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Metal Fabricator to join our manufacturing team in Campbellfield.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will fabricate, assemble and repair metal components and structures used in caravan manufacturing. Duties will include:

Studying drawings, specifications and measurements to determine job and material requirements.

Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock for fabrication.

Making caravan walls according to the drawings and specifications.

Making caravan walls by using appropriate welding techniques, bolting and riveting.

Shaping and bending metal sections and tubing using hand and machine tools.

Fabricating caravan chassis, frames and other structural metal components

Cutting metal sections and shapes using hand tools and metal cutting equipment.

Inspecting the welds and fabricated components to ensure accuracy, strength and compliance with specifications.

Finishing fabricated components by grinding, filing and cleaning welds.

Repairing or modifying metal components and structures where required.

Operating fabrication and welding equipment safely and maintaining a clean work area.

Complying with workplace health and safety requirements at all times.

Skills and Experience:

Relevant trade qualification in metal fabrication, engineering fabrication or an equivalent field.

Minimum one year of relevant post qualification experience as Metal Fabricator.

Demonstrated experience in structural metal fabrication and welding.

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and measurements.

Competence in cutting, shaping , assembling and welding metal components.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work.

Experience in caravan, trailer or vehicle manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

What we offer:

At Radiant Caravans, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.