Welder / Fabricator

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Welder / Fabricator to join our manufacturing team, producing high-quality heavy-duty bullbars, bumpers and associated products.

The successful applicant will be responsible for accurately fabricating products from engineering drawings, ensuring all welding and fabrication meets our required quality standards. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their workmanship, can work independently and understands the importance of accuracy, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and accurately interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.

• Measure, mark out and cut materials accurately to required specifications.

• Fabricate heavy-duty truck bullbars, bumpers and associated components.

• Perform MIG/TIG welding on aluminium and steel components as required.

• Assemble components accurately prior to welding.

• Ensure products are square, straight, aligned and fabricated to drawing specifications.

• Grind, dress and finish welds to the required standard.

• Use hand tools, power tools, grinders, welders, clamps and other fabrication equipment safely.

• Check completed work for accuracy, quality and compliance with drawings.

• Identify fabrication issues or discrepancies and communicate them to the Production Manager or Drafting/R&D team.

• Minimise material wastage and use materials efficiently.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area.

• Correctly use and maintain workshop equipment and report any faults or maintenance requirements.

• Work as part of a production team to achieve daily and weekly manufacturing targets.

• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

• Ensure finished products meet the company's quality and presentation standards.

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Welder / Fabricator, preferably in heavy fabrication or automotive manufacturing.

• Experience fabricating bullbars, bumpers, truck accessories or similar products is highly desirable.

• Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

• Good knowledge of measurements, angles, dimensions and tolerances.

• Competent MIG welding skills; TIG welding experience would be an advantage.

• Experience working with both steel and aluminium.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.

• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good problem-solving and practical skills.

• Ability to safely use workshop machinery and hand tools.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual.

• Hardworking and motivated.

• Quality-focused and takes pride in their work.

• Able to follow drawings and instructions accurately.

• Organised and able to manage their time effectively.

• A good communicator and team player.

• Willing to learn and develop their skills.

• Safety-conscious.

• Able to identify problems and find practical solutions.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding manufacturing position and requires the successful applicant to:

• Stand for extended periods.

• Safely lift and manoeuvre components and materials.

• Perform repetitive welding, grinding and fabrication tasks.

• Work safely around machinery, welding equipment and workshop tools.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to join a well-established Australian family business and leading bullbar manufacturer, working with an experienced manufacturing team and producing quality products for the Australian transport industry.

You will have the opportunity to bring your fabrication skills and experience to a growing business and play an important role in helping us maintain our reputation for quality, reliability and workmanship.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Welder / Fabricator who takes pride in producing high-quality work and wants to be part of a strong manufacturing team, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and skills.