Job Description

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

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

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- Minimum Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade - Welder (1st class) or equivalent or relevant experience
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- Minimum 5 years' fabrication experience
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- Extensive experience in using GMAW welding processes,



particularly focused on light gauge steel and hollow section material
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- Competent in the use of metalworking tools including drills, saws, presses, hydraulic benders, grinders, milling machines, linishers and punches,
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- 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.
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- Competent at reading engineering drawings and understanding welding symbols
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- Forklift licence is an advantage
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- Must have strong adherence OH&S; and in keeping a safe workplace
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- High levels of attention to detail
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- Self-motivated and able to work independently as required
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Remuneration:

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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.

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Job Type: Full-time

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