Experienced Metal Fabricator / Welder

To increase our workshop output and continue to grow, Victorian Trailers Pty Ltd requires a number of experienced metal fabricators / welders for Monday to Friday role (minimum 38 hours per week) with overtime and Saturday shifts available. This position suits a mechanically-minded person that comes up with on the spot solutions to ensure the safe and effective running of the business.

Your main responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Understanding shop drawings and job specification to produce desired fabrication

- Material selection and preparation as per the job requirement

- Cutting metal sections using hand tools, power tools, hydraulic shearing machine and gas cutting

- Use hand tools and measuring instruments to align and join parts

- Fabrication of material as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances, in accordance with information supplied, are achieved using sound trade methods

- Joining metal section using different welding techniques, riveting and bolting

- Operate welding equipment including power tools and pneumatic tools

- Cleaning the finish product by chipping hammer and wire brush and remove any sharp edges by filing and grinding

- Visual examination of welding joints to meet clients’ specific requirements as well as industry standards

- Dimensional measurement of finished products to verify conformance to specifications

- Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

Essential:

- Welding qualification (Certificate of Welding or equivalent)

- MUST demonstrate welding knowledge and experience (2 years and more)

- Attention to details

- Aim for fabrication precision

- Thorough understanding and compliance with OH&S in the work place

- MUST be available for an immediate start

- Physical fitness for manual work

- Great work ethic

In return we offer a full-time package of $75,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.