Onsite Welder

Fortis Steel Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best pay rate

Training program

Overtime flexibility

Long-term career

Friendly environment

Great conditions

Job summary

Fortis Steel Pty Ltd is seeking an Onsite Welder for a full-time role in Melbourne, Australia. You will perform welding and fabrication on structural steel, both in the factory and onsite for residential projects, focusing on ARC welding to meet project requirements.

Join a team that values precision, safety, and efficiency. Immediate start with opportunities for training and career growth within a leading structural steel company.

Qualifications

• ARC welding expertise and strong welding technique knowledge.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication and installation.
• Immediate start.
• HR licence would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding and fabrication work.
• Fabricate structural steel in the factory.
• Work onsite at Residential Projects for structural steel erection.
• Utilise ARC welding to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve fabrication and installation issues.
• Read and interpret architectural and engineering plans for fabrication.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and check stock of bolts.

Skills

ARC welding

Fabrication

Plan reading

Safety awareness

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Onsite Welder to join our team. As a full-time role, this job allows you to be responsible for welding and fabrication work, supporting the company's core operations in the structural steel fabrication and installation industry.

What you'll be doing:

Performing high-quality welding and fabrication work.

You will be working in the factory fabricating structural steel.

You will be working onsite at Residential Projects for Structural Steel Erection.

Utilising a range of welding techniques such as ARC welding to meet project requirements.

Collaborating with the broader team to identify and resolve any issues or challenges that arise during the fabrication and installation process.

Read and interpret architectural plans and engineering plans to assist with fabrication of steel beams and columns to ensure they are according to plans.

Maintaining a clean and organised work environment, ensuring all fabrication tools and equipment are properly maintained and check stock of bolts.

What we're looking for:

Strong technical skills and knowledge of welding techniques mainly ARC welding.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Previous Structural Steel fabrication and installation experience.

Immediate Start.

Having a HR licence would be preferred.

What we offer:

Offering the best pay rate in the industry.

Comprehensive training and development programs.

Flexibility to work overtime where needed.

Long term career opportunity.

Friendly and supportive work environment.

Great working conditions.

About us:

Fortis Steel is a leading structural steel company in Victoria, delivering expertly engineered fabrication and installation solutions. Backed by our strong industry experience, we have earned the trust of builders, developers, and contractors through consistent quality, reliability, and performance.

Our name, Fortis — meaning Strong and Powerful — reflects our unwavering commitment to structural integrity and excellence. Every project we undertake is approached with precision, professionalism, and a deep understanding of modern construction standards.

We specialise in providing structural steel solutions for both residential and commercial developments, supporting projects of varying scale and complexity. From detailed fabrication to seamless on-site installation, our team ensures every component is delivered with accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.