Welder / Metal Fabricator

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

Job summary

Roddy Engineering in Tumut NSW is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator/Welder for their manufacturing department. You will read blueprints, weld with TIG/MIG, and fabricate metal components to tight tolerances.

The role requires a Certificate III in Engineering (Welding Fabrication) or equivalent and a minimum of three years in a similar role. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 per year, with full-time, permanent status.

Qualifications

• Read and analyse blueprints and drawings.
• Weld using TIG and MIG methods.
• Assess weld quality for bead width, penetration and precision.
• Weld vertically, horizontally and overhead.
• Fabricate parts by cutting, shaping and finishing metal.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment.
• Assemble parts by welding, bolting or riveting.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing or coating.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Welding—TIG/MIG

Welding positions

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Welding Fabrication)

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Roddy Engineering has provided its services throughout various industries in various locations throughout Australia and other parts of the world. Currently we are recruiting for experienced and qualified Metal Fabricator/ Welder to join our manufacturing department in Tumut 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 - $90,000pa commensurate with experience. Full-time Position available. Application opens on 9th of October 2026 and closes on 9th of November 2026.