MIG Welders

RPR Trades; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-Perm

Job summary

RPR Trades is seeking experienced MIG Welders to join our Melbourne facility for a 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday to Friday schedule. This temp-to-perm role involves MIG welding and fabrication of reinforcement steel components, reading drawings and specifications, and working with overhead cranes in a busy workshop.

You will read drawings, set up MIG equipment, weld, fabricate steel cages, and support with machinery while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience with steel or reinforcement steel preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and welding specifications.
• Set up and operate MIG welding equipment.
• MIG weld reinforcement steel bars and components.
• Fabricate and assemble prefabricated steel cages.
• Inspect welds for quality and strength.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move steel and materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Follow site safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Tools

Grinders

Torch

Saws

Job description

Our client who manufactures reinforcement steel & concrete products is seeking experienced MIG Welders to join their team at their facility in Melbourne's Northern suburb. In this role, you will be responsible for performing welding operations and machine operation tasks on various workshop based projects, contributing to the quality and efficiency of our operations.

6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday

Temp-to-Perm

Great Company

You will be responsible for MIG welding and fabricating reinforcement steel components, including prefabricated steel cages. You will work from drawings and specifications to ensure all products are manufactured safely and to the required quality standards.

Read and interpret drawings and welding specifications

Set up and operate MIG welding equipment

MIG weld reinforcement steel bars and components

Fabricate and assemble prefabricated steel cages

Perform fitting, layout and assembly of steel components prior to welding

Inspect completed welds for quality, strength and accuracy

Use grinders, torches and saws to prepare and finish welded assemblies

Safely operate overhead cranes to move steel, cages and materials around the facility

Assist with automated and semi-automated machinery

Identify and rectify defective materials or welds

Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment and tools

Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment

Follow all site safety procedures and PPE requirements

Work closely with production, warehouse and dispatch teams

Experience Required:

Previous experience inMIG welding and fabrication

Experience working with steel or reinforcement steel would be highly regarded

The ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work safely around heavy steel and machinery

Good understanding of workplace health and safety

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

A reliable and positive attitude

Overhead crane experience would be advantageous

About us

RPR Trades is a dedicated trades and services company specialising in blue-collar recruitment across Melbourne. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship and reliability, we have built our success on the skills and dedication of our experienced tradespeople. We are committed to delivering excellence on every project whilst maintaining the highest standards of workplace health and safety. Our company culture emphasises professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement, making us a preferred choice for both clients and employees in the trades sector.

Please note that you need to reside in Australia to be considered for this position.