Welder / Fabricator | $40-$50 /hr + Super+OT | Career Progression

Lead Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Ongoing technical training

Career progression

Safety-focused workplace

Long-term opportunities

Diverse projects

Job summary

Lead Group in Canberra is seeking an experienced welder/fabricator to join a busy workshop that handles structural and architectural metalwork. You will perform MIG and TIG welding across mild steel, stainless steel and other metals, read fabrication drawings, and fabricate components to exact specifications.

This full-time role offers ongoing training, diverse projects, and clear career progression within a safety-focused environment. Join a team that values reliability and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Previous welding and fabrication experience.
• Sound MIG and/or TIG welding skills.
• Experience with different metals and fabrication applications.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• MIG and TIG welding across a range of fabrication projects.
• Working with mild steel, stainless steel, brass and structural steel.
• Fabricating and assembling components to drawings and specifications.
• Following established welding procedures and quality standards.
• Operating workshop machinery and equipment safely.
• Assisting with site installations when required.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Reliable and hardworking

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established steel fabrication and engineering business located just outside of Canberra.

Working across structural steel, architectural metalwork and general fabrication, the business offers a wide variety of projects, established welding procedures and high standards of quality and safety.

With a strong focus on internal training and development, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced welders and fabricators looking to expand their skills and progress their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG and TIG welding across a range of fabrication projects.
• Working with mild steel, stainless steel, brass and structural steel.
• Fabricating and assembling components to drawings and specifications.
• Following established welding procedures and quality standards.
• Operating workshop machinery and equipment safely.
• Assisting with site installations when required.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

About You

• Previous welding and fabrication experience.
• Sound MIG and/or TIG welding skills.
• Experience with different metals and fabrication applications.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.

Highly regarded but not essential

• Forklift licence.
• Gantry crane experience.
• Dogging or rigging tickets.
• Structural steel or site installation experience.Additional welding qualifications or certifications.

Visa Holders Welcome

Applications are welcomed from experienced welders and fabricators currently on valid Australian visas who have previous welding or fabrication experience in Australia. Applicants must hold current Australian working rights.

What's on Offer?

• $40–$50 per hour + super, depending on experience.
• Full-time employment.
• Diverse projects and varied fabrication work.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Opportunities to expand your skills and responsibilities.
• Genuine career progression for strong performers.
• Supportive, safety-focused workshop environment.
• Long-term opportunities with an established business.

Attitude and work ethic are just as important as experience.

Candidates with solid general welding skills and a willingness to develop will be supported with further training.