Welder

ASSA ABLOY Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group, a global leader in door opening solutions, is seeking a Welder to join Spence Doors in Cheltenham, VIC. You will fabricate, weld and assemble metal components for timber and metal doors, reading drawings and using MIG/TIG equipment.

This full-time, on-site role offers training and development within a global leader known for safety and quality, with day shifts and opportunities to progress in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Sheet metal or equivalent work experience.
• Welding experience.
• Work within tolerance; ensure quality in the product.
• Maintaining production levels as required.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with standards and procedures of Spence Doors following WHS guidelines and wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability and willingness to follow direction as well as the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square.
• Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specification.
• Must be able to operate sheet metal machinery and welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and weld thin gauge metal components to various specifications as required from relevant detailed drawings
• MIG and TIG light gauge steel 1.1mm to 3mm – Zincaneal, Galvabond, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel.
• Grind and clean all steel, polish stainless Steel.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet required standards and structural integrity.
• Adjust components where necessary using a grinder or other cutting tools.
• Fit components using jigs.
• General jobbing work fitting special hardware.
• Read and understand workshop drawings.
• Fabrication of profile lengths using bending and cutting machinery.
• Identify different material types and thicknesses.
• Conduct quality control checks on own Work.
• Complete required paperwork.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Welding experience

Job description

Join a Global Leader and Build Quality Every Day!

At ASSA ABLOY, we’re the world leader in door opening solutions. Our trusted brands, Lockwood, Yale, Whitco, Abloy, are known for quality and innovation. With offices in over 70 countries, we’ve been named one of Forbes’ Top 100 Most Innovative Companies multiple times.

We’re looking for a Welder to join our Spence Doors team in Cheltenham, VIC (close to Moorabbin, Oakleigh, Mentone, and Dandenong). Whether you’ve worked as a factory hand, machine operator, production operator, or you’re looking for a fresh start, we’ll provide training and support to help you succeed.

What You’ll Do

You’ll help manufacture high-quality timber and metal doors for commercial and residential projects. Your responsibilities include:

Key Accountabilities / Primary Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and weld thin gauge metal components to various specifications as required from relevant detailed drawings
• MIG and TIG light gauge steel 1.1mm to 3mm – Zincaneal, Galvabond, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel.
• Grind and clean all steel, polish stainless Steel.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and accuracy, ensuring they meet required standards and structural integrity.
• Adjust components where necessary using a grinder or other cutting tools.
• Fit components using jigs.
• General jobbing work fitting special hardware.
• Read and understand workshop drawings.
• Fabrication of profile lengths using bending and cutting machinery.
• Identify different material types and thicknesses.
• Conduct quality control checks on own Work.
• Complete required paperwork.

What We’re Looking For

• Sheet metal or equivalent work experience
• Welding experience
• Work within tolerance; ensure quality in the product.
• Maintaining production levels as required.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with standards and procedures of Spence Doors following WHS guidelines and wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability and willingness to follow direction as well as the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level and square.
• Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specification.
• Must be able to operate sheet metal machinery and welding equipment.

You’ll also:

• Report defective goods
• Perform basic equipment maintenance
• Keep your work area clean and safe

Why Join Us?

• Steady, ongoing work
• Global company with local impact
• Safety and quality come first
• Competive hourly rate + overtime opportunities
• Day shift! Full time - Monday to Thursday 7am – 3:30pm, Friday 7am – 12:30pm (37.5 hour week) – enjoy your weekends off!

About ASSA ABLOY

We’re the global leader in door opening solutions, with offices in over 70 countries. Our brands are household names, and we’re proud to be recognised for innovation and quality.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences – diversity makes us stronger.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.