Our company operates from Toowoomba and is a leading new and used sales, hire, service, fit-out, parts and heavy vehicle maintenance dealership. We have a large hire fleet, a substantial Australia wide customer base and a significant footprint in the transport and logistics field. As a result, we are able to provide you with, long term stable employment, teach you new skills, as well as offering significant career advancement opportunities and exceptional remuneration.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for the right individuals with the appropriate welding skills to join our expanding heavy vehicle construction, fit out and maintenance team.Reporting directly to our Panel Shop Manager this role is for a suitably qualified and experienced welder / boilermaker with heavy vehicle, sheet metal experience. The ability to perform aluminium, tig and mig welding is essential for the role. Ideally we are looking for a person who has extensive industry experience with the ability to perform their work with minimal supervision.
You will be responsible for performing alterations, fit outs and repairs on company and client trucks and trailers, manufacturing heavy vehicle accessories and welding in an industrial environment.
- Experience in stainless steel fabrication - vehicle accessory manufacturing highly regarded;
- Experience in construction welding with marking and setting out capabilities;
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings;
- Current motor vehicle licence;
- High Risk Work Licence (LF) preferrable;
Key Responsibilities include:
- Effectively repair and maintain stock and client trucks and trailers;
- Manufacture and welding of heavy vehicle parts and accessories;
- Working independently to resolve technical issues;
- Fault finding and trouble shooting; and
- Compiling and maintaining records for work performed.
Qualities we are looking for:
The preferred candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Displays initiative, is self-starting, responsible, honest and reliable;
- Is able to work independently and remotely without direct supervision;
- Is able to work effectively within a team environment;
- Has outstanding attention to detail and able to manage their work schedule, and
- Communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients, suppliers and staff at various levels.
Benefits we will provide:
- Reliable, long term permanent work in a safe work environment
- Above award wages and the opportunity to earn overtime penalty rates;