Welder / Fabricator – Heavy Trailer Manufacturing

Brimarco; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Early finish 3pm

RDO every second Monday (9-day fortn.)

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Brimarco is seeking skilled welders and fabricators to join our Ballarat workshop, building heavy-duty drop deck widening trailers for national use. You will perform MIG welding and fabrication from engineering drawings, contributing to high-quality, durable equipment.

This permanent, full-time role offers above-award wages, an early finish at 3pm, and a 9-day fortnight (RDO every second Monday), with opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience with structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication.
• Commitment to quality, safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld and fabricate trailer frames and assemblies from drawings.
• Fabricate and assemble trailer components.
• Work from engineering and technical drawings.
• Maintain high welding quality and consistency.
• Work safely and efficiently as part of the workshop team.

Skills

MIG welding

Read drawings

Heavy manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

Welder / Fabricator – Heavy Trailer Manufacturing

At Brimarco, we design and manufacture heavy-duty drop deck widening trailers used across Australia in transport, agriculture and industry. Our trailers are built to handle demanding real-world conditions and have earned a strong reputation for durability, reliability and value.

We’re expanding our workshop team and are looking for skilled welders and fabricators to join us.

Why Work With Brimarco

• A long-established Ballarat manufacturer with almost 50 years of history
• A skilled, supportive team where your contribution is valued
• A strong pipeline of upcoming projects providing long-term stability
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the company
• Above-award wages
• Early finish every day (3pm)
• RDO every second Monday (9-day fortnight)

The Role

You’ll be part of a skilled workshop team building our range of heavy-duty drop deck widening trailers.

The role involves MIG welding and fabrication of structural components, working from engineering drawings and established build processes.

This role suits welders who value precision, efficiency and consistency, and who enjoy contributing to a team producing high-quality equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• MIG welding structural steel components for heavy-dutytrailer frames and assemblies
• Fabricating and assembling trailer components
• Working from engineering and technical drawings
• Maintaining high standards of welding quality and consistency
• Working safely and efficiently as part of the workshop team

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for welders who take pride in producing quality work and who can work efficiently while maintaining high standards.

Applicants will ideally have experience in heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication environments and be confident working from engineering drawings.

You’ll Do Well Here If You

• Have MIG welding experience
• Can read and interpret engineering drawings
• Have experience in heavy manufacturing or structural fabrication
• Work efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Have a strong work ethic and reliable attitude
• Are committed to workplace safety

What Else You Should Know

• This is a permanent, full-time position
• Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening will be required
• As part of the recruitment process, applicants will complete a short welding test so we can see your workmanship