Coolum Beach, Australia | Posted on 15/07/2026
Our client Sunshine Coast Steel & Rig is seeking qualified tradespeople to cut, shape, join, and repair structural steel components, boilers, pressure vessels, and iron products. The successful candidates will execute tasks precisely aligned with Australian Standards and national training frameworks.
In this secure, long-term role, you will be responsible for cutting, shaping, joining, and repairing structural steel components and heavy equipment. You will work within a modern workshop environment executing tasks aligned with Australian Standards and benchmarks.
There are multiple roles available.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Interpretation:
Read and interpret structural blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.
Material Preparation:
Clean, mark out, and prepare metal stock and structural sections.
Cutting & Shaping:
Cut metal components using hand tools, flame-cutting torches, and mechanized cutting equipment.
Section Shaping:
Bend and shape heavy metal plates and sections using press brakes and structural rollers.
Fit-Up & Alignment:




Align, clamp, and tack-weld components using precision measuring instruments.
Advanced Joining:
Execute high-quality welds using MIG, TIG, MMAW, and FCAW processes.
Quality & Finishing:
Inspect welds for penetration and structural integrity; grind and finish surfaces to specification.
Requirements
Trade Qualification:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3
Experience:
Minimum 2–3 years of verifiable post-qualification experience in heavy fabrication or structural steel.
Technical Skills:
High proficiency in varied welding techniques and blueprint reading.
Standards:
Experience working to Australian Standards (e.g., AS/NZS ******) is highly valued.
Job Security:
Permanent full-time positions with a strong pipeline of upcoming projects.
Great Culture:
A clean, safe, and supportive team environment with modern equipment.
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