| Metal Fabricator / Steel Fabricator |
| Melrose Park, SA 5039, Full Time, Trades & Services |
Vacancy Listing Dates 29/05/2026 to 26/06/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 17027 |
| Skilled Metal Fabricator / Steel Fabricator wanted |
| Full time permanent role working 38 hours/week |
| Join the Weldmet Fabrications Pty Ltd team |
Weldmet Fabrications Pty Ltd is currently seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator / Steel Fabricator to join their Melrose Park team in South Australia.
Duties and responsibilities:- Study and interpret structural steel drawings, engineering plans, blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Select, clean, prepare, measure and mark out steel and other metal stock for fabrication.
- Cut marked-out steel sections and shapes using oxy-fuel equipment, hand tools, power tools and metal cutting machinery.
- Shape, bend, drill, punch and prepare steel sections, cleats, connection plates, beams, columns and related structural components.
- Fabricate structural steel products and components for residential projects, and other construction-related fabrication work as required.
- Align, fit and assemble steel parts using measuring instruments, hand tools, levels, clamps and workshop equipment.
- Join metal sections using MIG/GMAW welding, arc/SMAW welding, bolting and other fabrication techniques.
- Examine welds for bead width, penetration, precision, dimensional accuracy and quality compliance.
- Finish fabricated products by grinding, filing, cleaning, deburring and smoothing welds and sharp edges.
- Apply protective coatings and paint to fabricated steel components when required.
- Load, move and position steel materials and fabricated components safely, including by forklift where appropriately licensed.
- Maintain tools, machinery, work area and housekeeping to safe workshop standards.
- Follow Australian WHS requirements, PPE protocols and all reasonable directions from supervisors.
- Assist other tradespersons and team members with fabrication, installation and workshop tasks as required.
Required skills, experience, and qualifications:- AQF Certificate III (including at least two years of on-the-job training), or AQF Certificate IV, or alternatively at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications
- Minimum 1 years of hands-on metal fabrication / structural steel fabrication experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, blueprints and specifications.
- Experience cutting, measuring, marking out, drilling, punching, grinding, bending and assembling steel sections.
- Ability to use relevant workshop equipment such as welders, oxy-fuel cutting equipment, magnetic drills, grinders, metal cutting machines and measuring tools.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, PPE and safe handling of heavy steel materials.
- Forklift, white card, EWP/working at heights or other relevant licences/tickets are desirable but may not be mandatory unless required for the specific site.
A salary of $75,000 - $85,000 will be offered to the successful candidate.
Apply now through our online application form.
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