Metal Fabricator / Welder

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Employer Sponsored Jobs in Perth, WA, is seeking a capable Metal Fabricator/Welder to drive production from raw steel to finished frames and gates. MIG welding is central and there is opportunity to learn other factory areas.

The role targets applicants with Australian working rights, with possible sponsorship under 482 Skills in Demand visa depending on occupation and assessment results.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in metal fabrication or welding, or an equivalent overseas trade qualification.
• 12 months of relevant skilled employment in the last five years.
• Three years of skilled metal fabrication and/or professional welding experience if no formal qualification.
• Residing in Australia with valid working rights.
• Willing to undergo a formal skills assessment if required.

Responsabilités

• Cutting and shaping steel to size.
• Preparing and assembling steel components.
• Producing metal frames, gates and similar steel products.
• MIG welding, plus any other welding process as required.
• Working accurately from technical drawings and fabrication specs.
• Running fabrication machines, workshop equipment and hand tools.
• Inspecting finished welds and products for accuracy and quality.
• Supporting other teams on request.

Connaissances

MIG welding

Steel fabrication

Reading drawings

Formation

Certificate III/IV in metal fabrication or welding

Outils

Welding equipment

Fabrication machines

Description du poste

Perth, WA, Australia Full-time Posted 21 Oct 2026

Discussed at interview Visa sponsorship

About the role

An established Perth fencing manufacturer needs a capable Metal Fabricator / Welder for its manufacturing team, someone who can take raw steel through to finished frames, gates and other products. MIG welding is central to the job, and the person who joins will have the chance to learn other areas of the factory.

The employer is filling this long-term position from skilled tradespeople already in Australia with valid working rights, including Working Holiday visa holders (417/462) who meet its skills and experience standard. For a candidate who wants ongoing employment, employer sponsorship under the subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa is a possibility, though it remains subject to the occupation, skills assessment and immigration requirements.

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Key responsibilities

• Cutting and shaping steel to size
• Preparing and assembling steel components
• Producing metal frames, gates and similar steel products
• MIG welding, plus any other welding process a job requires
• Working accurately from technical drawings and fabrication specs
• Running fabrication machines, workshop equipment and hand tools
• Inspecting finished welds and products for accuracy and quality
• Picking up other parts of the manufacturing operation and helping other teams on request

Requirements & eligibility

• Either a Certificate III/IV in metal fabrication or welding (or an equivalent overseas trade qualification) plus at least 12 months of relevant skilled employment in the last five years
• Or at least three years of skilled metal fabrication and/or professional welding experience, where no formal qualification is held
• Employment dates and skilled duties evidenced by payslips and employer references
• Residing in Australia at present, with valid working rights
• Practical competency in welding and fabrication, and willingness to undergo a formal skills assessment if required