Welder Fabricators

Babcock International; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering company is seeking experienced Welder Fabricators/Boilermakers to join their team in Australia. The role involves fabricating machinery and welding components, with responsibilities including interpreting engineering drawings and using various tools. Candidates must possess relevant trade certification and at least 3 years of experience. The position offers visa sponsorship leading to permanent residency, relocation support, competitive starting pay with overtime, and comprehensive employee benefits including paid leave.

Benefits

Overtime pay

4 weeks annual leave

Sick leave

Superannuation

Qualifications

• Your Trade Certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant trade.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings for effective job completion.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate innovative machinery as per specifications.
• Weld components using MIG and MMA techniques.
• Prepare and mark metal components for fabrication.

Skills

Fabrication skills

Welding techniques (MIG, MMA)

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Experience with CNC brake presses

Education

Trade Certification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

7-axis CNC brake presses

Job description

Live and work in Australia? We are currently employing experienced Welder Fabricators / Boilermakers to work in our manufacturing facility in Dalby, Queensland, Australia. The position is permanent, full time with the necessary visa. The ideal candidate will be offered visa sponsorship, which will lead directly to permanent residency in time.

Visa Requirements

• be under 45 years old
• have a relevant trade
• at least 3 years of experience
• be able to relocate to Australia with the intention to make it your permanent home

Daily Responsibilities

• Fabricate innovative machinery
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings understanding dimensioning, marking and welding symbols
• Weld mild and stainless‑steel components using MIG, MMA (stick) welding equipment
• Use of various electric and manual hand tools
• Mark out and prepare metal components for cutting, forming, drilling etc.
• Fabricate components from sheet metal to mechanical to heavy structural

Qualifications

• Your Trade Certification
• Your experience with 7‑axis CNC brake presses (not a dealbreaker)
• Your ability to read and interpret drawings or specs to complete the job
• Experience in both heavy and light fabrication with GMAW

Why Aust‑Mech?

Aust‑Mech Australian Conveyor Systems Pty Ltd. is a progressive and dynamic family‑owned company founded some 40 years ago to specialise in the design and manufacture of quality, high‑performance bulk handling equipment. We're not kidding when we say our staff are like family. You will be working with a team, some of whom have been with us for over 20 years, and they'll be on hand to provide you support at every turn. Become part of a workplace that is stimulating, safe and supportive, and grow with us as we expand day by day.

Compensation and Benefits

Your startinghourly rate is dependent on your skill and previous experience, with regular reviews + Superannuation. Your role offers regular overtime at overtime rates. In Australia you also get paid leave including 4 weeks annual leave, 10 days public holidays, sick leave and accrue long service leave.

Interviews will take place in East Sussex, UK, between the 9th and 16th of December 2025 with our company representative.

Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter ASAP. We look forward to receiving your application.