Metal Fabricator

VeiraMal Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator to join Weld Up Contracting Pty Ltd in Craigieburn. You will fabricate, assemble, and repair structural steel and other metal components according to drawings and specifications.

You will ensure products meet quality, accuracy, and safety standards while maintaining workshop efficiency. The role requires reading drawings, working with welding and fabrication equipment, and collaborating with a team to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in metal fabrication and structural steel fabrication.
• Trade qualifications in Metal Fabrication or related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Knowledge of welding, cutting, shaping, and joining processes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine fabrication requirements.
• Select, measure, mark, and prepare metal stock for fabrication.
• Cut metal sections using hand tools and flame-cutting torches.
• Shape, bend, and finish metal using appropriate tools and heating techniques.
• Align components for assembly and join using welding, bolts, or rivets.
• Inspect welds and finished components for quality and conformance.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Reading drawings

Welding

Blueprints

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Metal Fabrication

Tools

Flame-cutting torches

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Fabrication machinery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator to join our clients' business Weld Up Contracting Pty Ltd in Craigieburn. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who can work well in a team, with strong communication skills.

Objective of the Position

• To fabricate, assemble, and repair structural steel and other metal components in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• To ensure fabricated metal products and structures meet required quality, accuracy, and safety standards.
• To contribute to efficient workshop operations through proper use of tools, equipment, and metal fabrication techniques while complying with workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualifications/experience

• Relevant experience in metal fabrication, structural steel fabrication, or a similar role.
• Qualifications in Metal Fabrication, Engineering, or a related trade.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metal cutting, shaping, and joining processes.
• Good communication skills.

Responsible for

Fabricating, assembling, modifying, and repairing metal components and structures in accordance with technical specifications and quality standards. Accountable to: Manager / Owner. Performance appraisal: Three months after appointment, then at least annually and/or when required.

Job Descriptions

• Study blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine job requirements, dimensions, materials, and fabrication procedures.
• Select, measure, mark, clean, and prepare metal stock for fabrication.
• Cut marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame-cutting torches, and metal-cutting machines.
• Shape and bend metal sections, plates, and pipes using hand tools, machinery, and appropriate heating and hammering techniques.
• Align and position metal components for assembly using hand tools, clamps, measuring instruments, and other equipment.
• Join metal sections and components using appropriate welding techniques, bolting, and riveting methods.
• Examine completed welds and fabricated components to ensure accuracy, weld bead quality, penetration, and compliance with specifications.
• Clean, smooth, and finish fabricated metal products using filing, chiselling, grinding, polishing, and other finishing techniques.
• Inspect finished products to identify defects and ensure they meet required quality and dimensional standards.
• Maintain fabrication tools, machinery, and equipment in good working condition and follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in metal fabrication, structural steel fabrication, or a related field.
• Trade qualifications in Metal Fabrication or a related discipline are desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and fabrication specifications.
• Practical knowledge of metal cutting, shaping, welding, joining, and finishing techniques.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and fabrication tools accurately.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a workshop or fabrication environment.

Remuneration: $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 + Super Location: 3B Poa Court, Craigieburn VIC 3064