Welder / Fabricator – Steel Manufacturing

Bird Dog Fabrications is an Australian steel manufacturing business based in Carrum Downs, specialising in the manufacture of steel screw piles and associated components for the construction industry.

We manufacture products used across residential, commercial and civil construction projects throughout Victoria.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join our manufacturing team.

This is a full-time, factory-based role, Monday to Friday, offering stable and ongoing employment in a well-equipped manufacturing facility.

The Role

Your primary role will be welding and fabrication; however, as part of our manufacturing team, you may also be involved in operating and assisting with other machinery and production processes within the factory.

Your responsibilities may include:

• MIG welding steel screw piles and associated components

• Welding helices and fabricated steel components

• Preparing, positioning and fitting components for welding

• Reading and working from drawings, measurements and production specifications

• Checking completed work for quality and accuracy

• Operating or assisting with CNC laser cutting equipment

• Operating hydraulic presses and forming equipment

• Operating saws, grinders, drills and other workshop machinery

• Material handling and movement of steel products

• General fabrication and manufacturing duties

• Working efficiently to meet production requirements

• Carrying out basic equipment checks and housekeeping

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area

• Following company quality, safety and environmental procedures

Training can be provided on specific machinery and manufacturing processes where required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous MIG welding and/or steel fabrication experience

• Can produce consistent, high-quality welds

• Is comfortable working with structural and heavy steel components

• Has experience with, or is willing to learn, other manufacturing machinery

• Can accurately measure and follow drawings and instructions

• Takes pride in their workmanship

• Is reliable and punctual with a good work ethic

• Is willing to help across different areas of production when required

• Can work independently as well as part of a team

• Has a strong focus on workplace safety

• Is looking for stable, long-term employment

Experience in steel manufacturing, structural steel, CNC machinery, hydraulic presses or other production equipment would be highly regarded but is not essential.

About Bird Dog Fabrications

Our Carrum Downs manufacturing facility produces steel screw piles and associated steel products for the construction industry.

Our manufacturing process incorporates CNC laser cutting, forming and pressing, welding, fabrication and other specialised manufacturing equipment, allowing us to control the manufacturing process from raw steel through to the finished product.

Bird Dog Fabrications operates certified management systems to:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management

• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management

• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

These systems form an important part of the way we operate, with a strong focus on quality, workplace safety, continuous improvement and responsible manufacturing.

We continue to invest in new machinery, automation and material-handling equipment to improve our manufacturing processes and make our factory safer and more efficient.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position

• Monday to Friday

• Stable, ongoing factory-based work

• Carrum Downs location

• Modern manufacturing machinery and equipment

• Opportunity to learn and operate different manufacturing equipment

• Variety beyond standard welding and fabrication work

• Well-organised and safety-focused workplace

• ISO-certified quality, safety and environmental management systems

• Competitive pay based on experience and ability

• Opportunity to become part of a growing Australian manufacturing business

Interested?

If you're a capable welder or fabricator who takes pride in producing quality work and enjoys working with different machinery and manufacturing processes, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief summary of your welding, fabrication and machinery experience.