Welder / Fabricator - Approx $2,000 per week!

Workfast; Sydney; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm opportunity

Immediate start

Overtime opportunities

Clean, professional workshop

Job summary

Workfast is seeking a qualified Boilermaker to join a leading engineering company in Chipping Norton, NSW. This hands-on role focuses on fabrication, welding, repair and modification of heavy components for rail and industrial applications.

You will perform MIG, TIG and MMAW welding, read engineering drawings, and ensure safety and quality in a busy workshop. The position offers consistent full-time hours, a temp-to-perm path, and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker / Heavy Fabricator (Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent)
• Strong heavy engineering aptitude and hands-on workshop experience
• Experience in structural steel fabrication, component repair, and welding (rail, mining, heavy transport, or industrial)
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Physically fit, reliable, and committed to high-quality workmanship
• Forklift licence and overhead crane ticket (preferred but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, weld, and modify heavy components used in rail and heavy engineering applications
• Perform MIG, TIG, and MMAW welding to strict industry standards
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld specifications accurately
• Conduct structural inspections, gouging, grinding, and defect repairs
• Assist with general workshop tasks and maintain a clean, safe work area
• Safely operate workshop machinery, overhead cranes, and hand/power tools

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMAW welding

Reading drawings

Heavy fabrication

Rail/industrial experience

Education

Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Tools

Forklift licence

Overhead crane ticket

Job description

Workfast is looking for a qualified and experienced Boilermaker to join the workshop team of a leading engineering company in Chipping Norton.

Location: Chipping Norton, NSW
Pay Rate: $53.75 per hour + Overtime + Super
Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00am – 1:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

This is a hands-on role involving the fabrication, welding, repair, and modification of structural and heavy components used in rail and industrial applications. The position offers consistent full-time hours and the potential to transition into a permanent role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fabricate, weld, and modify heavy components used in rail and heavy engineering applications
• Perform MIG, TIG, and MMAW welding to strict industry standards
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld specifications accurately
• Conduct structural inspections, gouging, grinding, and defect repairs
• Assist with general workshop tasks and maintain a clean, safe work area
• Safely operate workshop machinery, overhead cranes, and hand/power tools

About You

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker / Heavy Fabricator (Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent)
• Strong heavy engineering aptitude and hands-on workshop experience
• Experience in structural steel fabrication, component repair, and welding (rail, mining, heavy transport, or industrial)
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Physically fit, reliable, and committed to high-quality workmanship
• Forklift licence and overhead crane ticket (preferred but not essential)

What You Get

• $53.75 per hour + super + overtime
• Monday to Friday, 5:00am – 1:30pm (plus overtime opportunities)
• Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate
• Clean, professional workshop environment
• Immediate start available
• Join a supportive and experienced fabrication team

About us

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.