Metal fabricator/ welder

KC Custom Fabrications Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Fully stocked work kitchen

Career progression opportunities

Variety in your day – no two jobs are

Supportive, team-focused workplace

Job summary

KC Custom Fabrications Pty Ltd – Cardiff NSW is seeking a trade-qualified boilermaker or metal fabricator, or a 4th-year apprentice ready to step up. You will weld and fabricate across materials, read engineering drawings, and operate workshop machinery in a friendly, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates read fabrication drawings, are confident with MIG, TIG and stick welding, and maintain high safety and workmanship standards. Above-award pay and clear progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or final-year apprentice status.
• Can read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Confident with MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Strong attention to detail and take pride in your work.
• Work well both independently and in a team.
• Reliable, motivated, and safety-conscious.
• Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Welding and fabrication across a range of materials.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Operating workshop machinery and tools.
• Assisting in installation and on-site work when required.
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship and safety standards.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Stick Welding

Reading Engineering Drawings

Fabrication

Safety Consciousness

Independent & Team Player

Education

Trade qualification (Boilermaker) or final-year apprentice

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

KC Custom Fabrications Pty Ltd – Cardiff NSW

We're looking for a trade-qualified boilermaker / metal fabricator or a 4th-year apprentice ready to step up. In this role, you'll work across a variety of jobs, giving you the chance to apply and expand your skills while working in a friendly, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

Welding and fabrication across a range of materials

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Operating workshop machinery and tools

Assisting in installation and on-site work when required

Maintaining high-quality workmanship and safety standards

About you

Trade qualified or in your final year of apprenticeship

Can read and interpret fabrication drawings

Confident with MIG, TIG, and stick welding

Strong attention to detail and take pride in your work

Work well both independently and in a team

Reliable, motivated, and safety-conscious

Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold full working rights in Australia

About us

KC Custom Fabrications is a proudly family-run business that values quality craftsmanship, variety in work, and a strong team culture. We work with a diverse range of clients – from large construction companies to individual customers – delivering everything from structural steel for residential builds to one-off custom fabrication projects.

Above-award pay, with regular reviews for the right candidate

Career progression opportunities (e.g., Leading Hand, Supervisor, Management)

Birthday leave

Fully stocked work kitchen

Variety in your day – no two jobs are the same

Supportive, team-focused workplace culture