Welders / Metal Fabricators

Recruitment Innovations; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSF Industries is seeking experienced Welders and Metal Fabricators to join our Townsville and Cairns teams in QLD. These full-time roles require 3+ years’ experience and a Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication, with proficiency in MIG, TIG and arc welding. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with skills.

Applications open late Oct 2026 and close late Nov 2026. Join a family-owned business delivering high-quality fabrication services across diverse industries in

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings to welding specifications.
• Adhere to WHS and safety protocols on site.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using MIG, TIG or arc welding.
• Operate fabricating machines (shears, brakes, presses, routers) for cutting and forming.
• Use heavy machinery such as booms and scissor lifts.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate components to specification.
• Interpret drawings and ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Read drawings

Welding specifications

Safety WHS

Heavy machinery operation

Education

Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication

Job description

CSF Industries is a family business established since 1979. We pride ourselves on having the ability to meet all structural steel and related needs for our clients across diverse industries. Actively servicing North and Central Queensland, we also deliver to clients nationally and internationally through our strategic relationships. We are currently recruiting for experienced and qualified Welders and Metal Fabricators to join our teams based in Townsville and Portsmith (Cairns) QLD.

Successful candidates will need to undertake and possess:

• Adhere to WHS
• Ability to read and interpret drawings to a high standard and recognising welding specifications
• Safety first attitude
• Set up equipment and weld parts, using appropriate welding equipment and methods
• Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls and routers, to cut, bend and form or straighten materials
• Proficiency in MIG, TIC and Arc welding
• All aspects of general fabrication, welding and sheet metal work
• Ability to use Heavy machinery such as Booms & Scissor Lifts

Skills and abilities:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Welder / Metal Fabricator
• Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent

Salary range is $70,000 - $90,000pa commensurate with skills and experience

Several Full-time Positions available

Applications open on 30th October 2026 and closes on 30th November 2026