Welder/Fabricator

Gason Pty Ltd; Ararat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well above award wages

Weekly payroll

Primarily day shift

Overtime available

Christmas shutdown

Free car parking

Close-knit team

Friendly environment

Job summary

Gason Pty Ltd in Ararat is expanding its production team and seeks practical welders who take pride in work done right. You will turn drawings into finished products, weld a range of components and prep parts with grinding, drilling and cutting.

The role emphasises reading blueprints, maintaining safety standards and collaborating on a close-knit floor. Day shifts with above-award wages and overtime are offered to experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• At least two years as a welder; four to five years preferred.
• Good knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment and manual tools.
• Able to read drawings and measurements with solid maths skills.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in a clean finish.

Responsibilities

• Turn drawings into strong, accurate products you can point to.
• Weld small and large components in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
• Prepare parts by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting.
• Operate and maintain welding machinery and related equipment.
• Inspect welds and perform first-article inspections with calipers and micrometers.
• Package finished products and move them to the correct location, forklift work if trained.
• Maintain safety and use protective gear at all times.
• Cross-train in other areas of the plant and support colleagues.

Skills

Welding experience

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Safety-conscious

Education

Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical tools

Manual tools

Job description

Looking for solid pay, steady full-time work and a crew that actually enjoys turning up? Gason is growing its Ararat production team and we want practical people who take pride in work done right.

Come on board and you’ll be part of a close-knit team that backs each other every day.

THE ROLE

Turn drawings into strong, accurate products you can point to and say “I made that”.

What you’ll get your hands on

• Bring blueprints to life. Read drawings and weld symbols then turn them into strong, accurate finished products.
• Weld it all. Work on small and large components in flat, vertical and overhead positions – from copper plumbing to beams and pipelines.
• Prep it properly. Get parts ready by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting steel and aluminium.
• Run serious gear. Use specialised industrial welding machinery and keep it running smoothly – including changing wire and gas and carrying out simple maintenance and repairs.
• Own your quality. Inspect your welds and complete first piece inspections using precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• See it through. Package and identify finished products and move them to the right place – on the forklift too if you’re trained.
• Work safe and keep others safe. Wear the right protective gear and make sure every safety device is in use.
• Build your skills. Cross-train in other areas of the plant and become the go-to person across the floor.

You’ll fit right in if

• You’ve got the experience. At least two years as a welder – four to five years is preferred.
• You know your gear. You have good knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment and manual tools.
• You read drawings with ease. You’re comfortable with blueprints and measurements and have solid maths skills.
• You sweat the small stuff. You have outstanding attention to detail and take pride in a clean finish.
• You’re self-driven. You’re resilient and self-motivated and you work with a safety-first mindset.
• You bring a bonus or two. A welding certificate (Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, what used to be known as a boilermaker) and a forklift license are highly regarded. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

What you’ll get at Gason

• Well above award wages. Be paid properly for a solid day’s work.
• Weekly payroll. Reliable pay every week.
• Primarily day shift. Keep your evenings and your weekends for the things that matter to you.
• Overtime available. As we grow we continue to offer overtime if you want it.
• A Christmas shutdown. Properly switch off over the festive season.
• Free car parking. Pull up close and walk straight in.
• A close-knit team. Work alongside people who know each other and look out for one another.
• A very friendly environment. A workplace where you’ll feel welcome from day one.

Why Gason?

This is a workplace where you can do a solid day’s work and be paid well for it then head home without the big-city commute. You’ll join a well-established Australian manufacturer where people know each other and help each other and take pride in products made right here in Ararat. Our values are simple – honesty, respect and openness – and you’ll see them in action every day.