Welder / Fabricator

Mobility Plus; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobility Plus, a leading Australian manufacturer of custom-built manual wheelchairs based in Melbourne, is seeking a skilled Fabricator and Welder for our Fairfield facility. The role runs 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, with an emphasis on high-quality welding and precise fabrication.

You will work with aluminium, titanium and stainless steel tubing, interpret drawings, and contribute to bespoke wheelchair designs as part of a supportive, family-owned team.

Qualifications

• Proven welding experience with aluminium, titanium and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret factory drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminium, titanium and stainless steel wheelchair frames from 25mm tubing with neat finish.
• Weld accessories and custom items for wheelchair designs.
• Precisely bend and cut 25mm tubing.
• Perform welding-related assessments and repairs on frames.
• Interpret factory drawings and verbal instructions.
• Work autonomously and as part of the manufacturing team.
• Take on other tasks within the facility as required.

Skills

Welding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Job description

Mobility Plus is a leading Australian manufacturer of Custom-Built, Manual Wheelchairs. For 40 years now, our family-owned business has been manufacturing wheelchairs right here in Melbourne. This includes not just everyday wheelchairs but also wheelchairs used for sports and airlines. In addition, we are a national provider of Assistive Technology with divisions inpower assist & recreational devices, paediatric equipment, vehicle solutions and manual handling equipment.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available to join our hardworking, friendly team that make up our very unique and rewarding workplace. We are seeking a skilled Fabricator and Welder, to work constructing our wheelchair frames. This is a full-time role based at our Fairfield manufacturing facility, working from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welding of aluminium, titanium and some stainless-steel wheelchair frames from 25mm round tubing with a focus on an exceptionally neat finish ready for treatment/powder coating
• Welding of other accessories and bespoke custom items to be utilised as part of a custom wheelchair design
• Precise bending and cutting of 25mm round tubing
• Completing welding related assessment and repair of client’s wheelchair frames as required
• Interpret and work from factory drawings and verbal instructions
• Working autonomously while also working as part of a broader team within our manufacturing facility
• Other jobs within our manufacturing facility as required

Skills and criteria for the position include:

• A strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with angles, acute and obtuse
• Strong work ethic
• Creative lateral thinker and problem solver
• Experience working with Titanium, Aluminium and Stainless-Steel thin tubing
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently work without supervision
• Understanding the finish and quality required of the highly important application of our custom wheelchairs and the individuals who utilise them

If you think you would be the right fit for this role - working in a team environment, as part of our family-owned business, manufacturing an Australian Made product.