Metal Fabricator

GL Manufacturing - K&F Fabrications; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GL Manufacturing - K&F Fabrications in Kuluin, QLD is seeking a Fitter - Welder to lead by example in our small, high‑quality workshop. You will interpret drawings, weld, fabricate and assemble bespoke architectural metalwork, with opportunities to progress to Foreman.

You bring extensive aluminium and stainless steel fabrication experience, advanced TIG welding, and a keen eye for quality. We value a mentor‑like attitude and reliable teamwork on Sunshine Coast projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aluminium and stainless steel fabrication.
• Advanced TIG welding ability in both materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to mentor others as the team grows.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, plans, specs to determine material requirements and fabrication sequence.
• Measure, cut, drill, shape and prepare components using tools for assembly.
• Fit, align and assemble components to tight tolerances.
• Weld aluminium and stainless steel using MIG/TIG to produce custom products.
• Fabricate and assemble balustrades, gates, screens, and other architectural metal products.
• Inspect assemblies for dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Finish welded components and prepare for powder coating or installation.
• Assist with installation and maintenance on sites while following safety procedures.

Skills

Aluminium fabrication

Stainless steel fabrication

TIG welding

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Quality minded

Team development potential

Tools

Kemppi TIG welders

Job description

GL Manufacturing - K&F Fabrications - Kuluin QLD

K&F Fabrications has been delivering high-end architectural metalwork on the Sunshine Coast for over 30 years. Under new ownership since 2024, the business is being run the way a good fabrication shop should be - proper equipment, clear systems, and people who care about the quality of what goes out the door.

We do bespoke, high-quality work - custom architectural builds that take real skill, not bulk orders and repeat runs. The team is small by design, close-knit, and holds itself to a high standard.

We’re looking for a Fitter - Welder to step into a key role in our workshop - someone experienced enough to lead by example, set the standard for quality, and bring others up with them as we grow. For the right person, there’s a clear pathway into a Foreman role.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret workshop drawings, architectural plans, technical specifications and job instructions to determine material requirements, fabrication methods, dimensions, tolerances and the appropriate sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and prepare aluminium, stainless steel and other metal components using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery in preparation for fitting and assembly.
• Fit, align and assemble fabricated metal parts and subassemblies, ensuring that components are positioned accurately and comply with specified measurements, tolerances and project requirements.
• Weld aluminium and stainless-steel components using appropriate welding processes and equipment, including MIG and TIG welding, to manufacture custom metal products and structural assemblies.
• Fabricate and assemble custom-made metalwork, including balustrades, handrails, pedestrian and driveway gates, pool fencing, privacy screens, pergolas and other architectural metal products.
• Inspect completed assemblies and welded joints for dimensional accuracy, alignment, weld penetration, finish and overall compliance with drawings, specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Grind, clean, polish and finish welded components, removing excess weld material and surface imperfections to prepare fabricated products for powder coating, installation or final delivery.
• Assist with the installation, adjustment, repair and maintenance of fabricated metal products on residential and commercial sites, while operating tools and equipment safely and complying with workplace health and safety procedures.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in aluminium and stainless steel fabrication
• Advanced TIG welding ability in both materials, with a finish to match
• Confidence reading and working from technical drawings
• The kind of attention to detail that means you catch problems before they happen
• An eye for quality and a natural tendency to help others get there too
• A positive, professional attitude and the maturity to take on more responsibility over time
• You notice where things could work better – and you take ownership to fix it

Why K&F?

• Brand new Kemppi TIG welders - proper gear for people who care about the result
• Architectural-grade, one-off projects - not production-line work
• A clear pathway to Foreman for the right person
• A small, capable team where your skills are genuinely valued
• Sunshine Coast workshop - no long-haul travel, less stress about gas prices!