Metal Fabricator

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

D & F ENDS PTY LTD is a Melbourne-based Australian manufacturer in the metal fabrication sector, specialising in pressure vessel components for dairy, fuel storage, hot water and defence markets. The role offers variety in a compact workshop with a focus on high-quality workmanship and pressure vessel fabrication.

We seek an experienced Metal Fabricator with five years’ trade experience, capable of passing a welding test in GTAW, GMAW and SMAW, and skilled in stainless steel and duplex welding

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ trade experience in pressure welding and pressure vessel fabrication.
• Welding test in GTAW, GMAW and SMAW required with high-quality finish.
• Experience welding stainless steel and duplex for AS 1210 Class 1.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld pressure vessels and related metal components.
• Undertake metal fabrication and boilermaking tasks for pressure vessel manufacture.
• Weld using GTAW, GMAW and SMAW; ensure high-quality finish on stainless/duplex.
• Adhere to AS 1210 Class 1 requirements and perform sheet/plate rolling as needed.

Skills

GTAW welding

GMAW welding

SMAW welding

Pressure vessel fab

Stainless/duplex weld

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

D & F ENDS PTY LTD D & F ENDS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator to undertake metal fabrication and welding associated with the manufacture of pressure vessels and related components. This is an opportunity to work in a comprehensive workshop environment, contributing to the manufacture of individual components for products used in industries including dairy, fuel storage, hot water and defence. The role offers variety and technical challenges within a small, dedicated fabrication team, with a focus on high-quality workmanship and pressure vessel fabrication.

Benefits Task & responsibilities

Fabricate and weld pressure vessels and related metal components. Undertake metal fabrication and boilermaking tasks associated with pressure vessel manufacture Perform manual and automatic welding using GTAW, GMAW and SMAW processes. Weld stainless steel and duplex materials to achieve a high-quality finish.

Carry out welding in accordance with AS 1210 Class 1 requirements. Undertake sheet and plate rolling. Perform light-gauge sheet metal work for cladding applications.

Manufacture individual components as part of the pressure vessel fabrication process. Ensure fabricated and welded components meet the required quality and technical specifications.

Qualification & experience

Minimum five years’ trade experience in pressure welding and pressure vessel fabrication.

Candidates must be able to pass a welding test in three disciplines: GTAW, GMAW and SMAW. Experience with stainless steel and duplex welding, achieving a high-quality finish. Experience welding to AS 1210 Class 1 requirements.

Experience in sheet and plate rolling. Experience in light-gauge sheet metal for cladding. Experience with manual and automatic welding

About Company

D & F ENDS PTY LTD is an Australian proprietary company based in Victoria. They are in the specialist metal fabrication sector, manufacturing dished and flanged ends and pressure vessel-related components. The business serves industrial applications including dairy, fuel storage, hot water and defence, requiring quality workmanship and specialised fabrication and welding expertise.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $79500-81000 Job Publish: 23-10-2026 Job Expire: 22-11-2026