Our client is one of Australia's leading tank manufacturers, building world-class fuel, chemical and waste tankers. With an exciting time of growth, we are looking to expand the team with a number of roles recruiting NOW!

This role is for a Mild Steel Welder with Truck Chasis experience to join the fabrication team.

About the role

- Perform high-quality structural MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Cored (FCAW) welding on heavy-gauge mild steel chassis plates,
beams, and suspension mounts.
- Set up, align, and position chassis rails, crossmembers, and running gear sub-frames into welding jigs
- Read and precisely execute weld patterns from complex engineering drawings, chassis blueprints, and weld procedure
specifications (WPS)
- Clamp, jig, and tack-weld components accurately while managing heat input to prevent structural metal distortion.
- Operate heavy workshop machinery including oxy LPG cutters, magnetic drills, grinders, and saws to bevel and prepare steel for
welding.
- Inspect welds for profile and soundness,
ensuring all heavy-vehicle structural joins meet Australian Design Rules
(ADRs) and structural welding standards

What You'll Bring





- Proven experience as a structural welder or fabricator working on heavy trailer chassis, truck modifications, or heavy earthmoving equipment.
- Advanced proficiency in heavy-gauge mild steel MIG and multi-pass welding.
- Strong capability to read and accurately layout work directly from technical engineering schematics.
- Expert knowledge of weld distortion management in long, structural steel frames
- Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent) is highly regarded.
- Welding Certification to AS/NZS 1554.1 (Structural Steel Welding) is highly advantageous.
- High Risk Work Licence for Overhead Cranes or Forklifts (highly preferred)

What We Offer

- Secure long term permanent role with an industry leader
- Long term career growth and stability
- Supportive team, recognised as one of the best in Australia
- Contemporary workshop and stable workload

Interviews are taking place NOW!!! Please apply now and/or call the office on 1800 764 893 and ask for Moira

📌 Welder - Trailer Chassis Fabrication (Melbourne)
🏢 Our Client
📍 Melbourne