Vehicle Body Builder

Roadwest Transport Equipment; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadwest Transport Equipment is seeking an experienced Vehicle Body Builder to join our Bayswater-based team. You will interpret engineering drawings, plan layouts, and prepare metal stock for fabrication, delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on welding using MIG and TIG processes (including aluminum welding), strict adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work independently with occasional Saturday hours when production

Qualifications

• Interpret engineering drawings and specs to plan layouts.
• Must hold a Vehicle Body Builder qualification (apprenticeship).
• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding, including aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and specs to plan layouts.
• Measure, mark, cut and shape metal stock for fabrication.
• Welding and assembly using MIG and TIG processes (aluminum welding).
• Inspect finished components for quality and safety compliance.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace and follow WHS regulations.
• Must be able to work independently; occasional Saturday hours may be required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding proficiency

Aluminum welding

Fabrication knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade in Australia

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Aluminum welding

Job description

Roadwest Transport Equipment & Sales Pty Ltd is a Heavy Transport Trailer manufacturing company based in Bayswater, Western Australia. We are an established market leader in truck trailer manufacturing and are recognised throughout Australia for our comprehensive range of quality and reliable equipment.

Your Role

Roadwest Transport is seeking an experienced and skilled Vehicle Body Builder to join our team on a full-time basis.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality workmanship while ensuring all work is completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with Roadwest Transport's standards and industry requirements.

Core responsibilities

Blueprint readings:Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications to plan the layout of a project.

Material preparation:Measure, mark, cut and shape raw metal stock (e.g. sheet metal, structural steel) using shears, saw, flame, or grinder.

Welding & Assembly: Join and Fuse metal components using techniques like Mig, Tig(Must be able to do Aluminum Welding Co2.)

Quality control:Inspect and test finished components for structural integrity, accuracy, and smooth edges using measuring instruments.

Safety and Maintenance:Maintain a safe, clean workspace and strictly adhere to workplace health and safety regulations and procedures.

Must be able to work independently.

Additional Saturday hours might be required if and when production requires.

Application Requirements

Must be Australian citizen or have full working rights in Australia. –No Visa candidates will be considered.

Trade qualification:Completion of an apprenticeship (e.g., Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade in Australia) Must be a qualified Vehicle body builder.

Technical Knowledge:Ability to calculate dimensions and sound understanding of how different materials respond to heat when welding.

Roadwest Transport is an equal opportunity employer and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.