Welding, Soldering & Brazing - Transcoat Engineering & Construction

Transcoat Engineering & Construction; City Of Mandurah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcoat Engineering & Construction in Mandurah, WA is seeking skilled Welders/Metal Fabricators for a full-time, long-term position. You will read blueprints, cut shells, weld to spec and inspect work areas while maintaining high-quality finishes on large-scale projects.

The role requires relevant trade qualifications and experience in welding/metal fabrication, with opportunities to train others and advance in a growing Australian manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification in welding or metal fabrication is desirable.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and planning sheets.
• Practical knowledge of welding techniques, metal cutting, grinding and component fabrication.
• Product knowledge and general technical knowledge relevant to welding and metal fabrication, supported by well-developed analytical skills.
• Good communication skills to understand instructions and communicate with supervisors and other personnel.
• Ability to perform a range of tasks and work independently without direct supervision.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills to interpret planning sheets, measurements and fabrication instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or examine blueprints, drawings or specs to determine work methods and manufacture components.
• Refer to planning sheet for correct size and flanges.
• Cut shells to correct length.
• Blend all weld starts/stops, remove splatter and sharp edges.
• Tack weld flanges at correct orientation.
• Weld on part numbers/rotation numbers as per planning sheet.
• Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs or component changes as required.
• Clean and maintain tools and work area.
• Train other personnel or apprentices (optional).

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Numeracy & literacy

Education

Trade qualification in welding or metal fabrication

Job description

About Us

At Transcoat Engineering & Construction, we don’t just build equipment — we build durable, high-performance machinery designed to handle Australia’s toughest conditions. As a proudly Australian manufacturer of concrete agitators, mixer trucks and batching equipment, we support concrete producers, contractors and fleet operators nationwide.

Based in Mandurah, our modern manufacturing and heavy fabrication facility delivers purpose-built solutions backed by ongoing service and technical support across WA and throughout Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking skilled and experienced Welders/Metal Fabricators to join our growing team in Mandurah. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for tradespeople who take pride in producing high-quality finishes on large-scale

Duties include:

• Preparation or examination of blueprints, drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components.
• Refer to planning sheet for correct size and flanges.
• Cut shells to correct length.
• Blend all stop/starts of welds, remove all splatter & ensure all sharp edges are removed.
• Tack weld flanges at correct orientation.
• Weld on part number/rotation numbers etc as per planning sheet.
• Inspection of work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects.
• Diagnosis of faults.
• Undertaking repairs or component change outs as required.
• Cleaning and maintenance of tools and work area.
• Training of other personnel or apprentices (optional).

Skills and attributes essential to the role:

• Relevant trade qualification in welding, metal fabrication, or a related field is desirable.
• Relevant work experience in welding and metal fabrication is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and planning sheets.
• Practical knowledge of welding techniques, metal cutting, grinding and component fabrication.
• Product knowledge and general technical knowledge relevant to welding and metal fabrication, supported by well-developed analytical skills.
• Good communication skills to understand instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and other personnel.
• Ability to perform a range of tasks and work independently without direct supervision.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills to interpret planning sheets, measurements, part numbers and fabrication instructions.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year commensurate to skills and experience.

Looking for a stable job with an opportunity to put your skills to work?