Metal Fabricator

Sociable Tech; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Engineering Pty Ltd in Brookvale NSW is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator to join the team for full-time, on-site fabrication work. The role covers medium to heavy fabrication, including assembly, welding and finishing of metal components.

The ideal candidate will have MIG welding skills, the ability to read workshop drawings and a proven track record in medium/heavy fabrication. Immediate availability is preferred, with salary in the 75,000–95,000 AUD range plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a Metal Fabricator or similar role.
• Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) desirable but not essential if experience suffices.
• MIG welding competence required.
• Experience in medium and heavy fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret workshop drawings.
• Experience with grinding, oxy-cutting, sawing and guillotining; familiarity with punch and shear setup.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study workshop drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Select, prepare and plan metal stock for fabrication.
• Cut metal sections using hand tools, oxy-cutting torches, saws and guillotines.
• Shape and bend metal using hand and machine tools; set up punch and shear.
• Align parts and assemble metal sections for medium/heavy fabrication.
• Weld using MIG welding and bolt/rivet connections.
• Inspect welds for bead width, penetration and precision.
• Finish products and welds by grinding and chiselling.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading workshop drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality consciousness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)

Tools

Oxy-cutting torches

Guillotines

Punch and shear machine

Grinding tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Clear Cut Recruitment Edwards Engineering is looking for an experienced Metal Fabricator to join their expert team in Brookvale NSW 2100. This is a full-time role involving medium and heavy metal fabrication, including assembly, fabrication and welding. Conditions: Full-time Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 + superannuation depending on experience Suitable Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible visa holders are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with interesting and varied work. You will be based in Brookvale NSW 2100.

Task & responsibilities

• Studying workshop drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock, and planning work to complete it efficiently.
• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, oxy-cutting torches, saws and guillotines.
• Shaping and bending metal sections using hand and machine tools, including setting up and using the punch and shear machine.
• Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Assembling and joining metal sections on medium and heavy fabrication work, using MIG welding, bolting and riveting.
• Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision.
• Cleaning, smoothing and finishing products and welds by grinding, filing and chiselling.

Qualification & experience

• At least one year experience as a Metal Fabricator or a similar position is strictly required.
• Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) or a similar qualification is desirable but not essential for applicants with sufficient experience (at least 3 years experience as a Metal Fabricator is considered sufficient).
• Competent in MIG welding.
• Experience in medium and heavy fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret workshop drawings.
• Experience with grinding, oxy-cutting, sawing and guillotining, and setting up and using a punch and shear machine.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive attitude, and able to plan and work efficiently as part of a team.
• Immediate availability preferred.

About Company

Edwards Engineering Pty Ltd is a metal fabrication business based in Brookvale NSW 2100, carrying out medium and heavy fabrication work. Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-95000 Job Publish: 08-11-2026 Job Expire: 08-12-2026