Welders & Fabricators

Oxworks; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive Team Culture

Career Development & Growth Oppurtun.

Job summary

Oxworks, Australia’s largest privately owned fencing manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator for our Crestmead team. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week with overtime as required, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager in a busy fabrication environment.

You will interpret drawings, operate welding machinery, and contribute to quality and on-time delivery while promoting teamwork and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate preferred but not essential.
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings.
• Experience operating welding machinery.
• Current Driver’s License; First Aid cert is a bonus.
• Demonstrated experience in team manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise safety, quality, productivity and efficiency in welding and fabrication.
• Interpret detailed drawings from AutoCAD, TEKLA and Excel to produce quality products.
• Strive for 100% DIFOT and minimise errors and reworks.
• Maintain daily machine upkeep and cleaning to maximise up-time.
• Improve efficiency and reduce costs by following SOPs.
• Promote teamwork across manufacturing to exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure safety compliance at all times in the workplace.
• Foster a positive, can-do culture with the Q1 team.
• Support the business strategy by implementing directives.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding machinery operation

Team player

Current Driver's License

Education

Trade Certificate preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

TEKLA

Excel

Job description

Oxworks is Australia's largest privately owned manufacturer and distributor of quality fencing products with over 300 staff across 21 locations nationally. Operating for over 20 years, we continue to be a market leader in the industry.

We are looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our Crestmead Manufacturing Team. This is a Full-time position working 38 hours per week, plus overtime as required.

The Role:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Welder/Fabricator’s primary focus is to:

• Actively participate in the day-to-day activities of Oxworks welding and fabrication focusing on safety, quality, productivity and efficiency, ensuring all product is produced within approved tolerances
• Interpret detailed drawings as generated in AutoCAD, TEKLA & EXCEL, and produce high quality finished product as per each work order issued
• Achieve 100% DIFOT for the workday whilst minimising unnecessary errors and reworks
• Complete daily maintenance and cleaning of machinery to assist up time of operations
• Improve efficiency and reduce operating costs through accountability to standard operating procedures
• Promote teamwork within the Manufacturing departments to ensure all staff are working to a common goal of exceeding customer expectations
• Ensure compliance at all times in the area of Safety
• Promote a harmonious environment with the Q1 Team to foster a positive and can-do approach to servicing the needs of Oxworks customers above the needs of a single department
• Implement and execute directives that support the business strategy

In summary, the Welder/Fabricator is a key person in the Manufacturing process and is responsible for providing quality assurance to the Fabricated products and operations.

What you need:

• Trade Certificate preferred but not essential
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings
• Experience operating and maintaining Welding machinery
• Current Driver’s License
• Current First Aid Certificate (Bonus)
• Demonstrated experience in working in a team environment within manufacturing

Why Oxworks?

PROUD TO BE AUSTRALIAN

We are proudly Australian owned and operated, with a clear vision, mission, and values that foster respect for people and a positive team culture.

INVESTED IN THE FUTURE

With heavy investment in the future, we boast industry-leading technology, tools and equipment.

DRIVEN BY PEOPLE & PROCESS

Driven by people and processes, our organisation focuses strongly on continuous improvement in all areas.

LEARNING ORGANISATION

As a learning organisation, we offer ongoing learning opportunities for everyone to promote growth and development.

STABILITY

Committed to providing long-term job security and growth opportunities, Oxworks is home to many employees with over 10 years of experience.

Being a market leader, we have a loyal customer following due to our extensive product range, exceptional customer service, quality delivery and value.

IS OXWORKS RIGHT FOR YOU?

We are seeking reliable, motivated staff who take pride in their work. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a challenging and rewarding environment, Oxworks is the perfect place for you!

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Positive Team Culture
• Career Development & Growth Opportunities
• Discounts on Products & Retailers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Team Lunches
• Traineeship & Apprenticeship Programs

OXWORKS WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES FOR THIS POSITION.