Toolmaker/Welder

SureGuide Australia; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $42–$48 + superannuation

Part-time schedule 3 days/week

No overtime

Excellent work-life balance

Small, family-oriented workplace

Ferntree Gully location

Immediate start

Job summary

SureGuide Australia is seeking an experienced Toolmaker/Welder for a part-time role in Ferntree Gully, VIC. You will work 3 days per week (22.8 hours) with the potential to move to full-time for the right candidate. The role offers daytime hours, no overtime, and a stable hands-on environment.

The position focuses on metalworking, MIG welding, and assembly of SureGuide products, with regular safety and quality checks and a family-like workshop culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in metalworking, machining and MIG welding.
• Ability to operate a manual lathe and milling machine.
• Forklift licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Drilling, milling and turning steel components.
• MIG welding and fabrication.
• Inspecting components against drawings to ensure quality before assembly.
• Assembling SureGuide® products.
• Operating workshop machinery and power tools.
• Manual handling of materials and components.
• Forklift operation.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop.

Skills

Metalworking

MIG welding

Lathe operation

Milling machine

Forklift licence

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reliability

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Toolmaker / Welder to join our small workshop team. This is initially a part-time position working 3 days per week (22.8 hours), with the potential to increase to full-time for the right candidate. The role would particularly suit an experienced tradesperson looking for a stable, hands‑on position with regular daytime hours and no overtime. Mature-age applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Toolmaker / Welder to join our small workshop team. This is initially a part-time position working 3 days per week (22.8 hours), with the potential to increase to full-time for the right candidate. The role would particularly suit an experienced tradesperson looking for a stable, hands‑on position with regular daytime hours and no overtime. Mature-age applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Drilling, milling and turning steel components

• Mig welding and fabrication

• Inspecting and verifying components against drawings and specifications to ensure they meet required quality standards before assembly

• Assembly of SureGuide® products

• Operating workshop machinery and power tools

• Manual handling of materials and components

• Forklift operation

• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop

About you

• The legal right to work in Australia

• Proven experience in metalworking, machining and MIG welding, with demonstrated ability to operate a manual lathe and milling machine.

• A current forklift licence

• The ability to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the role, including regular standing, manual handling and lifting and moving workshop materials and components

• Strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship

• A commitment to safe work practices

• Reliability and the ability to work independently as part of a small team

• References will be required

About us

SureGuide® is a small, family-owned manufacturing business based in Ferntree Gully, VIC. We specialise in the design and manufacture of conveyor belt training and tracking devices for the bulk materials handling and mining industries, supplying customers in Australia and internationally.

Benefits

• $42–$48 per hour + superannuation, depending on skills and experience

• 3 days per week – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

• No overtime required

• Excellent work–life balance

• Small, supportive and family-oriented workplace

• Ferntree Gully location

• Immediate start available