Structural Steel Boilermaker/Fabricator

Sutton Structural Steel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutton Structural Steel, based in Thomastown, Vic 3074, is seeking a Structural Steel Boilermaker / Fabricator to join our delivery and installation team in the Greater Melbourne area. You will read engineering drawings, align and weld components, and ensure parts meet specs on site and in the factory.

We value reliability, safety, and pride in workmanship. If you’re capable, have trade welding experience, and can perform physically demanding work, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
• Trade qualification or relevant welding experience
• Ability to read architectural/ Tekla drawings
• Willingness to undertake a Police Check
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Willing and able to perform physical work
• Experience with plasma and CNC equipment
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Follow engineering, Tekla and architectural drawings and layout specifications
• Align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits in the erection of structural steel
• Use jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers to align and fit parts according to specifications
• Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage and other component specifications
• Position and tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, bolt straps or bolt parts into position for welding or riveting
• Move parts into position, manually or with hoists and cranes
• Checking levels of beams and posts prior to fixing off
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications
• Maintain all equipment and tools in good working order
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, fabricators, installers and others)
• Required to work on the factory floor as directed by the Factory Manager pre and post working on site

Skills

Read drawings

Welding

Tekla drawings

Plasma cutting

CNC equipment

Architectural drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Tekla

CNC equipment

Plasma cutter

Job description

Structural Steel Boilermaker / Fabricator

Sutton Structural Steel is a family-owned structural steel business with 20+ years of experience in delivering exceptional service to our customers where we design, fabricate and install structural steel.

We are based in Thomastown, Vic 3074, servicing residential and commercial clients across the Greater Melbourne area. We are experiencing very strong demand due to being widely known and respected for the quality of our work, and the reliability of our service over many years.

We are looking for a new Structural Steel Boilermaker / Fabricator with proven industry experience to join our team.

If you’re a capable reliable, trustworthy, have good customer service skills, take pride in your work and are looking for a supportive and dynamic workplace, we want to hear from you.

Working as part of our delivery and installation team, you may find yourself using your skills to…

• Follow engineering, Tekla and architectural drawings and layout specifications


• Align, fit and weld parts to form complete units or subunits in the erection of structural steel


• Use jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers to align and fit parts according to specifications


• Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage and other component specifications


• Position and tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, bolt straps or bolt parts into position for welding or riveting


• Move parts into position, manually or with hoists and cranes


• Checking levels of beams and posts prior to fixing off


• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications


• Maintain all equipment and tools in good working order


• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, fabricators, installers and others)


• Required to work on the factory floor as directed by the Factory Manager pre and post working on site

Why work for us?

• Surrounded by a professional, friendly and supportive team,


• Dedication to high standards,


• Expand your skills with further training,


• Have a real say in the way things are done,


• Variety of work assignments

Essential requirements of the role:

• Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)


• Trade qualified or relevant experience in welding


• Ability to read architectural engineering and Tekla (preferred) drawings


• Willingness to undertake a Police Check


• Commitment to safe work practices


• Willing and able to perform physical work


• Operating of Plasma and CNC equipment


• Show evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia

Below an advantage but not essential:

• Yellow Card – Elevated Work Platform (Preferred)


• Crane ticket an advantage but not essential


• HR Truck Licence

Desirable requirements of the role:

• Have experience with structural steel


• Have excellent problem-solving skills


• Are a skilled self-starter and team player


• Always work safely to company procedures and customer standards


• Have a proven ability to manage and complete jobs in a set time frame


• Have excellent interpersonal communications and customer service skills,


• Have a can-do, make it happen attitude,


• Can demonstrate reliability, positive attitude, a high work ethic, and dedication to excellence and continuous improvement