WE FIT UP THE BIG RIGS! From design and fabrication through to fitting out all the cool gear on Prime Movers — that’s what we do. Headboard frames, super duty guard sets, toolboxes, oil tanks… you name it, we build it. At K-Drive, we bring our customers’ visions to life by delivering high-quality, custom-built Prime Movers. We work with all the major brands including Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Scania and MAN, providing ready-for-work solutions for fleet and individual clients alike.

At K-Drive, our Welder Fabricators play a key role in building, repairing, and maintaining high-quality metal components for heavy vehicles, trailers, and transport equipment. This role is hands-on and requires the ability to read and interpret drawings, cut and shape steel, perform welding tasks, and assemble components to meet K-Drive's standards of safety, reliability, and durability.

Please note: Applicants will be invited to complete a short automated screening as part of the shortlisting process.

The role:

- 7am - 4.00pm
- $45ph + penalty (1.5hrs)
- Free onsite parking
- Monday to Friday
- Modern workshop
- New custom builds

Duties:

- Fabricate and assemble metal components for trucks, trailers, and transport equipment.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.
- Perform cutting, bending, grinding, and shaping of steel and other metals.
- Carry out MIG, TIG, and arc welding to industry and company standards.
- Execution of Alloy Welding on light gauge material
- Inspect, repair,



and reinforce transport equipment and trailer components.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with tolerances and specifications.
- Maintain fabrication and welding equipment in safe working order.
- Work collaboratively with workshop staff to meet project deadlines.
- Follow all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Undertake general housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe workshop environment.
- Complete other duties as directed to support operational requirements.

The requirements:

- Trade qualification in Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Boilermaking or equivalent.
- Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical instructions.
- Background in heavy vehicle, trailer, or transport equipment fabrication/repairs.
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and various welding techniques.
- Ability to fabricate, cut, bend, and shape steel with accuracy.
- Skilled in operating fabrication tools and machinery (e.g., plasma cutters, guillotines, presses, grinders, drills).
- Competence in carrying out quality checks and ensuring dimensional accuracy.
- Knowledge of protected work practices and equipment care.
- Relevant welding certifications - MIG, TIG, Stick (Advantageous).
- Forklift and/or gantry crane operating license (Advantageous).

If you’re a Metal Fabricator who enjoys hands-on custom work and taking pride in building quality heavy vehicles, we’d love to hear from you. Apply into us by clicking the apply button.

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