As a Metal Fabricator - Welder, the duties will include:

- Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
- Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
- Fabrication of steel frames for vehicle seating
- MIG welding of light gauge steel sections
- Perform sub-assembly and full assembly of automotive seat frames
- Develop production tooling, jigs and fixtures to ensure high quality, accurate and repeatable parts manufacture
- Maintain inventory levels (raw materials and completed buffer stock) as required to ensure continuous assembly line production
- Provide directions to trade assistant as required
- Maintain a clean, safe, organised and productive manufacturing work environment
- Report to the Operations Manager

Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade - Welder (1st class) or equivalent or relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years’ fabrication experience
- Extensive experience in using GMAW welding processes, particularly focused on light gauge steel and hollow section material




- Competent in the use of metalworking tools including drills, saws, presses, hydraulic benders, grinders, milling machines, linishers and punches,
- Practical workplace experience in Lean Production systems and factory manufacturing environment, is essential. Demonstrated understanding of lean principles such as JIT, JIS, Kanban, Kaizen, Tact-time and one-piece flow.
- Competent at reading engineering drawings and understanding welding symbols
- Forklift licence is an advantage
- Must have solid adherence OH&S; and in keeping a safe workplace
- High levels of attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as required

Remuneration:

A$79,423 - A$80,000 per year depending on skill level and experience. Remuneration will reflect current market conditions and industry award rates. To be discussed with the successful applicant.

Job Type: Full-time

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📌 Metal Fabricator - Welder (Fraser Coast Regional)
🏢 Techsafe Automotive Seating Solutions
📍 Fraser Coast Regional