Welder / Metal Fabricator

Recruitment Innovations; Griffith; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoogali Engineering in Griffith, NSW, is seeking a qualified Welder/Metal Fabricator for a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will read blueprints, perform MIG and TIG welding, and fabricate and finish metal assemblies for various industrial projects.

Requirements include a Certificate III in Welding Fabrication (or equivalent) and at least three years of relevant experience; teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyse blueprints and drawings.
• Weld using MIG and TIG techniques with precision.
• Examine welds for bead width, penetration and quality.
• Weld in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
• Fabricate metal parts by cutting, forming, bending and shaping.
• Operate and set up welding equipment and hand/machine tools.
• Assemble structures by welding, bolting or riveting.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing or applying coatings.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Metal fabrication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Welding Fabrication)

Equivalent qualification

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Hand & machine tools

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Yoogali Engineering specialises in manufacturing and erecting structural steel work for building, ranging from rural sheds to large scale developments for the Industrial, Commercial and Construction industry. We are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Welder / Metal Fabricator to join their team in Griffith NSW. 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 - $85,000 commensurate with experience. Fulltime position available. Application opens on 5th of November 2026 and closes on 5th of December 2026.