Tradesman - Metal Fabricator

Weldcraft Engineering; Queanbeyan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Weldcraft Engineering in Queanbeyan East NSW is seeking a hands-on welder/fabricator to join metal sections and structures using welding and bolting. You will select materials, methods, equipment and tools, applying a range of machinery and hand tools for structural steel work.

The role requires reading blueprints, preparing stock, cutting, aligning and joining parts, and inspecting welds for quality. A practical, detail-oriented, team-oriented individual is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of full-time experience in Heavy Metal Fabrication.
• Detail-oriented with a can-do attitude.
• Analytical mindset and methodical approach.
• Team player capable of working independently.
• Able to undertake manual and physical work.
• Motivated with a genuine interest in the fabrication industry.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Selects, cleans and prepares metal stock.
• Cuts marked out metal sections and shapes using hand tools and metal cutting machines.
• Aligns parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Joins metal sections using welding techniques and bolting.
• Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision.
• Prepares all components for painting or powder coating.

Skills

Eye for detail

Can-do attitude

Analytical skills

Team player

Manual/physical work

Motivated in fabrication industry

Job description

Weldcraft Engineering – Queanbeyan East NSW

You will be required to join metal sections and structures together using welding and bolting. You will select appropriate materials, methods, equipment and tools necessary to complete the job and use a range of machinery, hand tools and welding equipment in structural steel.

Key responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
• Selects, cleans and prepares metal stock
• Cuts marked out metal sections and shapes using hand tools and metal cutting machines
• Aligns parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instrument
• Joins metal sections using various welding techniques and bolting
• Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
• Prepares all components for painting or powder coating

About you

• At least 1 year minimum full time relevant work experience in Heavy Metal Fabrication
• Eye for detail and a "can do" attitude
• Good analytical skills and a methodical approach
• Team player that is capable and competent to work independently
• Able to undertake manual/physical work
• Motivated with a genuine interest in the fabrication industry