Welder / Metal Fabricator

Recruitment Innovations; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Innovations – Svensson Heights QLD is seeking an experienced Welder/Metal Fabricator to join the Sea Jay Boats team in Bundaberg. Duties include reading blueprints, TIG/MIG welding, and fabricating metal components.

Requirements include Certificate III in Engineering (Welding Fabrication) or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ experience. You will be part of a team, with a salary range of AUD 75,000–90,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and analyse blueprints and drawings.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in welding/fabrication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyse blueprints and drawings.
• Operate TIG and MIG welders.
• Inspect welds for bead width, penetration and precision.
• Weld in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
• Weld various metals using different techniques.
• Cut, roll, shape, bend, mould, spin, heat or hammer metal to fabricate parts.
• Heat treat metal parts and components.
• Set up and operate hand/machine tools and welding equipment.
• Assemble parts by welding, bolting or riveting.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, or applying coatings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

TIG welding

MIG welding

Welding positions

Fabrication

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Welding Fabrication)

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Recruitment Innovations – Svensson Heights QLD

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Sea Jay Boats is currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Welder / Metal Fabricator to join their team in Svensson Heights Bundaberg QLD. The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Being able to read and analyse blueprints and drawings
• Have the ability and experience to use a TIG and MIG welder
• Examining welds for the width of bead, penetration and precision
• Have the ability to weld vertically, horizontally and overhead
• Be able to weld various metals using various techniques
• Cut, roll, shape, bend, mould, spin, heat or hammer metal products to fabricate parts or sub-assemblies
• Heat treat metal parts and components
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment
• Assemble parts and structures by lining up and joining them by welding, bolting or riveting
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing or bathing them in acid solutions, or by applying protective or decorative coatings.

Skills & Abilities:

• Certificate III in Engineering (Welding Fabrication) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of three years’ experience in this role or similar
• Ability to work in a team environment

Salary range is $75,000-$90,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime Position available Applications open on 13th October 2026 and closes on 13th November 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted