Tonkar is an established Wollongong-based fabrication and engineering business providing practical, high-quality fabrication services to industrial customers.

We are looking for a capable and reliable Fabricator / Boilermaker to join our team.

This is a diverse, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys general fabrication work and can confidently work from drawings through to a finished product.

About the role

Your work will include a broad mix of:
Structural and general steel fabrication
MIG welding
Cutting, grinding, drilling and preparation of materials
Assembly and fitting of fabricated components
Reading and working from engineering drawings
Use of workshop machinery and equipment
Material handling using overhead cranes and forklifts where qualified
Checking your own work for dimensions and quality
Assisting with general workshop activities as required

Our work is varied, with jobs ranging from straightforward general fabrication through to larger engineered components and equipment.

About you

We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in steel fabrication
Can confidently read and work from fabrication drawings
Has sound MIG welding and general fabrication skills
Can accurately measure,



mark out and assemble components
Takes pride in producing good-quality work
Is reliable, practical and able to work effectively as part of a small team
Has a strong approach to workplace safety

A Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalent trade qualification would be well regarded, although applicants with strong practical fabrication experience are also encouraged to apply.

Forklift, overhead crane, dogging or other relevant tickets would be advantageous but are not essential.

What we offer
Full-time, reliable employment
Monday to Friday workshop-based work
A wide variety of fabrication projects
Established fabrication and engineering business
Supportive, straightforward working environment
Opportunity to develop additional skills and responsibilities
Competitive pay based on skills and experience

We value people who are dependable, take ownership of their work and enjoy making things properly.

If you have solid fabrication skills and are looking for a secure workshop role with varied work, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Fabricator Unanderra
🏢 Tonkar Engineering Services
📍 Unanderra