Sheetmetal Trades Worker / Metal Fabricator / Welders

PRESTIGE TRUCK BODIES PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

PRESTIGE TRUCK BODIES PTY LTD, based in Carrum Downs, Victoria, is seeking a full-time Sheetmetal Trades Worker/Metal Fabricator/Welder. The role involves mark out, shaping and joining metal to build truck bodies, using blueprints and specs to determine material needs, and finishing finished products to a high standard.

Position details: 38 hours per week, permanent full-time, with guaranteed overtime. Located in Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia.

Responsibilities

• Mark out, shape, form and join metal to produce truck bodies.
• Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Select metal stock (galvanised iron, mild steel, aluminium) and check dimensions.
• Cut metal stock with hand/power tools; shape with folding/bending machines and presses.
• Weld, rivet, solder, braze and assemble components; finish by polishing and cleaning.

Job description

Sheetmetal Trades Worker / Metal Fabricator / Welders

PRESTIGE TRUCK BODIES PTY LTD - Carrum VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Prestige Truck Bodies is the leading company in manufacturing of truck bodies. We build all traditionalrigid body types and in addition we custom design bodies to suit client's needs. We are looking for a full-time Sheetmetal Trades Workers/Metal Fabricators to be based inCarrum Downs, Victoria who will be responsible for the mark out, shape, form and join of materials to make and producetruck bodies. Other taskswill include: Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job, material and equipment requirements Selecting metal stock, such as galvanised iron, mild steel and aluminium, and check sizes, gauges and other dimensions of metal stock against specifications Marking out metal stock with reference points and lines, using templates, gauges and other measuring instruments Cutting metal stock along guidelines using hand and power shears, guillotines and drills Shaping and forming cut metal stock into products using folding and bending machines, rollers, presses and hammers Fitting and assembling components into final products by welding, riveting, soldering, brazing and otherwise joining Finishing products by polishing, filing, sanding and cleaning assembled products May repair damaged sheetmetal products and components

May specialise in fabrication, or on-site assembly and installation, of sheetmetal products Responsible for the minor and major maintenance of the various tools and components in and around the work station.

• Perform grinding works where applicable.
• Before work makes sure all tools and equipment are in working order and ready to use.

Report any damaged tools to the appropriate person.

• At the end of the day, check that all tools and equipment are packed away, where applicable.
• Clear the work area.
• Maintain high personal standards of conduct, professionalism, and presentation.

Position details: 38 hrs per week $79,500 - $80,000 including guaranteed overtime.