Welder / Fabricator / Sheetmetal

ASM Sheetmetal; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual to full-time pathway

Varied work, not the same part all day

Supportive workshop

Job summary

ASM Sheetmetal in Bayswater VIC is seeking a skilled sheetmetal welder with strong welding on thin-gauge mild steel, aluminium and stainless. The role starts as casual at $42/hr, with a clear pathway to full-time within 3 months.

You will read technical drawings, fabricate sheetmetal components, and work with switchboards and enclosures. The team values precision, safety and a hands-on approach, with opportunities to upskill and grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a welder, fabricator or sheetmetal worker.
• Strong welding skills on thin-gauge aluminium and stainless steel (ideal, but not mandatory)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with sheetmetal machinery such as press brakes, guillotines and spot welders (highly regarded but not mandatory)
• A trade qualification in fabrication or welding (highly regarded but not essential if your welds speak for themselves)
• A sharp eye for detail and pride in your workmanship
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working on your own or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Welding thin-gauge aluminium and stainless steel to a high cosmetic and structural standard
• Welding mild steel components and assemblies
• Fabricating and assembling sheetmetal products, including electrical switchboards and enclosures
• Reading and working from technical drawings, shop drawings, 3D models and specifications
• Operating sheetmetal machinery and equipment safely
• Finding and fixing problems on the floor to keep jobs on time
• Working with the production team to hit quality and output targets
• Keeping your work area safe, clean and organised

Skills

Welding

Thin-gauge materials

Reading drawings

Teamwork & communication

Fabrication experience

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification in fabrication or welding

Tools

Press brakes

Guillotines

Spot welders

Job description

Sheetmetal Welder – (Mild Steel, Aluminium & Stainless) | Bayswater VIC

$42/hr casual, with a pathway to full-time within 3 months

About the role

ASM Sheetmetal keeps growing, and we need skilled people who want to grow with us.

We’re looking for a sheetmetal welder with strong welding skills on thin-gauge mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel to join our team in Bayswater. If you can lay down clean, consistent welds on thin material - we want to hear from you.

The role starts as a casual position at $42 per hour, with the aim of moving to full-time within 3 months. At the end of probation we’ll do a performance review together to set your full-time rate.

The work is varied, from one-off custom jobs and prototypes to long-term production runs.

What you’ll be doing

• Welding thin-gauge aluminium and stainless steel to a high cosmetic and structural standard
• Welding mild steel components and assemblies
• Fabricating and assembling sheetmetal products, including electrical switchboards and enclosures
• Reading and working from technical drawings, shop drawings, 3D models and specifications
• Operating sheetmetal machinery and equipment safely
• Finding and fixing problems on the floor to keep jobs on time
• Working with the production team to hit quality and output targets
• Keeping your work area safe, clean and organised

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a welder, fabricator or sheetmetal worker
• Strong welding skills on thin-gauge aluminium and stainless steel (ideal, but not mandatory)
• Confidence welding mild steel
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with sheetmetal machinery such as press brakes, guillotines and spot welders (highly regarded but not mandatory)
• A trade qualification in fabrication or welding (highly regarded but not essential if your welds speak for themselves)
• A sharp eye for detail and pride in your workmanship
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working on your own or as part of a team

What we offer

• $42/hr casual, with a clear pathway to full-time
• Varied work, not the same part all day
• A supportive, team-focused workshop
• Real opportunities to upskill and develop your career. We back our people to keep improving.
• A stable, growing business with a strong pipeline of work

About us

ASM Sheetmetal is an Australian-owned and operated custom sheetmetal fabrication and manufacturing business that specialises in the electrical switchboard industry. We support clients Australia-wide across a range of industries, and we’re proud to serve local clients with local staff. Our skilled team and modern facilities let us handle everything from small prototypes to large production runs.

If you wish to discuss more about the role, please contact us on 03 9762 9***

ASM is an equal opportunity employer. All parties interested are encouraged to apply, regardless of external circumstances. All applications will be treated on an equal basis.