Welder (First Class)

Grainline; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Birthday Leave

Service & Recognition Bonuses

Fortnightly Target Achievement Bonuses

Above Award Wages

Job summary

Grainline in New South Wales is seeking experienced Welders (First Class) to join our fabrication team. You will weld and fabricate components used in agricultural machinery, interpreting engineering drawings and working to precise standards.

We offer full-time roles with Above Award wages and bonuses, plus opportunities for progression within a family‑oriented, supportive workplace in Wagga Wagga. Applicants should be physically fit and able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Essential welding or metal fabrication experience (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and job cards.
• Fabricate and weld components to a high standard of accuracy and finish.
• Use workshop equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet targets and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Welding (First Class)

Read engineering drawings

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication

Forklift licence

Job description

About Grainline

Grainline is a proudly Australian, family-owned business based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Since 1979, we’ve grown to become a leading manufacturer of grain handling equipment, supplying high-quality products to farmers across the country. As demand for our equipment continues to grow, we are expanding our production team and currently seeking experienced Welders (First Class) to join us.

About the Opportunities

We have multiple full-time positions available for qualified and motivated individuals to work within our fabrication team. These roles involve high-quality welding and fabrication of components and assemblies used in our agricultural machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and job cards
• Fabricate and weld components to a high standard of accuracy and finish
• Use workshop equipment and machinery safely and efficiently
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet targets and deadlines
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Proven experience in welding or metal fabrication (minimum 1 year)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Desirable:

• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication)
• Experience working in a manufacturing or agricultural equipment environment
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical drive systems
• Basic understanding of electrical components
• Forklift licence

What We Offer

• Salary range of $80,000 – $90,000 per annum, based on experience and skill level
• Above Award Wages and access to:
  • Paid Birthday Leave
  • Service & Recognition Bonuses
  • Fortnightly Target Achievement Bonuses
• Long-term job security with opportunities for progression
• A supportive, team-focused work culture built on family values