Aluminium TIG Fabricator / Welder – Automotive Chassis & Structural Components

About Absolute Pace

Absolute Pace is an Australian designer and manufacturer of performance kit cars for Australian and international customers. Our vehicles combine laser-cut aluminium chassis technology, precision-fabricated components and carbon-composite bodywork. We are committed to producing consistently high-quality vehicles and components from our manufacturing facility in Arundel on the Gold Coast.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, trade-qualified Fabricator/Welder to take a leading hands-on role in manufacturing our TIG-welded aluminium chassis and other structural vehicle components.

This is not a general production-welding position. The work requires accuracy, repeatability and a strong understanding of aluminium fabrication. You will manufacture components from engineering drawings, specifications and jigs, complete in-process quality checks and help provide practical workplace guidance to our boilermaker apprentice.

Key responsibilities

• TIG-weld aluminium chassis assemblies and other safety-critical structural components.

• Fabricate fuel tanks, brackets, panels and associated steel and aluminium components.

• Prepare, cut, fit and assemble laser-cut parts using band-saws, drop saws, hand tools and workshop equipment.

• Work accurately from approved drawings, manufacturing specifications, welding procedures and jigs.

• Control joint preparation, cleanliness, heat input, weld sequence and distortion during aluminium fabrication.

• Complete dimensional and visual quality checks throughout fabrication, ensuring components are right the first time.

• Maintain material, weld,



inspection and production records as required by our quality processes.

• Safely operate and care for welding and fabrication equipment, including routine stock and consumable checks.

• Provide patient, practical guidance to our boilermaker apprentice within the approved training and supervision arrangements.

• Contribute to a safe, organised and continuously improving workshop.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker/Welding), or a recognized Australian equivalent trade qualification.

• Strong recent experience TIG-welding aluminium structural components—not only light-gauge or cosmetic work.

• Demonstrated ability to produce repeatable, high-integrity aluminium welds and pass a practical weld test before undertaking production chassis welding.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any project-specific aluminium welder qualification required by our approved welding procedures, engineering specifications or AS/NZS 1665 requirements.

• Experience reading engineering drawings, checking dimensions and fabricating accurately in jigs.

• Knowledge of aluminium preparation, contamination control, weld sequencing, heat management and distortion control.

• Appropriate trade qualifications,



experience and competency to supervise, instruct and mentor a Boilermaker apprentice in the workplace.

• Solid safety awareness, attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small manufacturing team.

• Current driver licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

• Ability to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the role, including handling materials and components weighing approximately 20 kg where required.

Desirable experience

• Current aluminium welder qualification relevant to GTAW/TIG structural work.

• Automotive, motorsport, aircraft, marine or other safety-critical aluminium fabrication experience.

• Experience with Miller Dynasty TIG equipment.

• MIG welding experience across aluminium and steel.

• Experience mentoring or supervising fabrication apprentices.

• Familiarity with weld traceability, inspection records and manufacturing quality systems.

What we offer

• A permanent full-time opportunity following successful completion of the probationary period.

• Competitive pay based on qualifications and relevant aluminium-fabrication experience.

• A 38-hour working week, with overtime available when required.

• A well-equipped workshop with varied, technically interesting automotive projects.

• A supportive team environment with strong workplace health and safety practices.

• Opportunities for further training, professional development and career progression.

• The satisfaction of producing specialized Australian-manufactured vehicles for local and international customers.

📌 Aluminium TIG Fabricator / Welder – Automotive Chassis (Arundel)
🏢 Absolute Pace
📍 Arundel