Senior Fabricator/Team Leader

The P.A. People; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The P.A. People in Sydney is seeking a Senior Fabricator to lead fabrication activities within a fast-paced, multi-trade environment.

This hands-on role combines advanced metal fabrication skills with leadership duties to deliver high-quality outcomes for theatres, venues, and studios. You will interpret shop drawings, shape and bend metal, join components with MIG welding, mentor apprentices, allocate tasks, and liaise with project teams to meet schedules.

Formación

• Proven experience in metal fabrication, welding and assembly.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent in MIG welding (carbon steel).
• Proficient with metal fabrication tools and equipment.
• Experience with various welding machinery and techniques.
• Experience reading shop (production) drawings.
• Ability to fabricate without formal drawings.
• Ability to fabricate custom items.
• Basic computer skills across MS Office suite.
• High attention to detail and quality.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret shop drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Shape and bend metal sections using hand and machine tools.
• Join metal components using various welding techniques and machinery.
• Oversee daily workshop operations and allocate tasks.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers and other departments to meet specifications and timelines.
• Manage an apprentice and ensure safety standards.

Conocimientos

Metal fabrication

Welding

Leadership

Reading technical drawings

Problem solving

Communication

MIG welding

Hand and power tools

Welding machinery

Shop drawings interpretation

Quality focus

Apprentice supervision

Educación

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Herramientas

MIG welding equipment

Metal fabrication tools

Hand and power tools

Welding machinery

Descripción del empleo

Senior Fabricator - Join a Leader in AV & Integrated Solutions

OUR STORY

The P.A. People is a proudly independent, Australian-owned company based in Sydney, delivering world-class solutions locally and nationally.

For over 50 years, we have built a reputation as a trusted leader in AV integration and technical services across four specialist divisions: service, venue engineering, installed systems and event communications.

At The P.A. People we work on everything from boutique projects to major, high-profile venues, always delivering innovative, fully integrated solutions in complex, multi-trade environments.

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

Due to a vacancy becoming available in our fabrication department, we are looking for a skilled Senior Fabricator ready to take the next step in their career. This role combines advanced hands-on fabrication expertise with leadership and coordination duties to ensure all projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This hands-on role will see you:

• interpreting shop drawings and specifications to determine job requirements;

• shaping and bending metal sections and other materials using hand and machine tools;

• joining metal components using various welding techniques and machinery.oversee daily workshop operations;

• allocate tasks and monitor progress;

• provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members;

• liaise with project managers, engineers, and other departments to ensure alignment with project specifications and timelines;

• management of an apprentice.

You will be part of a highly capable team where your technical expertise, strong fabrication background and attention to detail will make a real impact.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Our diverse client base includes:

• Theatres and performing arts centres
• Houses of worship
• Schools and universities
• Government and parliamentary sites
• TV studios and broadcast environments

ABOUT YOU

You're a technically strong, solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Ideally, you bring:

• Proven experience in metal fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant trade qualifications or certifications (e.g., Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade).
• Competent in MIG welding (carbon steel).
• Proficiency with using metal fabrication, hand and power tools.
• Conversant with a variety of welding machinery and techniques.
• Experience reading and interpreting shop (production) drawings.
• Ability to fabricate without formal drawings.
• Ability to fabricate one of custom items.
• Basic computer skills across the Microsoft office suite.
• High attention to detail and quality.

WHY JOIN THE P.A. PEOPLE?

• Work with an established, highly respected team.
• Exposure to diverse, technically interesting projects.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Full time, stable role in a growing division.