Job Location: 195 Hume Highway, Somerton, VIC, 3062, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 15 Sep 2026 > 13 Oct 2026

Summary

Our client G.K. Staff Pty Ltd, operating as Gorski Engineering, is seeking to add a Welder (First Class) to its established Somerton manufacturing team. With a proud Australian family-owned heritage dating from 1975, the business designs and manufactures premium tipper bodies, combining skilled fabrication, engineering expertise, quality materials, VASS certification and PBS compliance within its comprehensive on-site operation.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine welding, fabrication and assembly requirements.
- Select, inspect, clean and prepare steel and other metal stock for fabrication work.
- Measure, mark and cut metal sections accurately using appropriate hand and powered cutting equipment.
- Shape and bend metal components using workshop machinery, heating methods and suitable fabrication techniques.
- Align and position components precisely using measuring instruments, clamps, jigs and hand tools.
- Join metal sections using appropriate welding techniques to achieve strong, accurate and durable assemblies.
- Fabricate and repair structural components used in custom-built tipper bodies and related transport equipment.
- Inspect completed welds for bead width, penetration, alignment, strength and overall workmanship quality.
- Grind, file and smooth welded joints to achieve required finishes and safe finished surfaces.




- Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely in accordance with workshop procedures and manufacturer instructions.
- Identify fabrication defects or dimensional issues and undertake necessary corrective welding or repair work.
- Maintain welding tools, equipment and work areas in clean, safe and serviceable condition.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, fabricators and workshop personnel to meet production schedules and specifications.
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements while maintaining consistent quality throughout all fabrication activities.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

- Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV in welding, fabrication or a closely related metal trades discipline.
- Possess a minimum of 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience as a Welder (First Class).
- Demonstrate robust practical capability in welding, metal fabrication, cutting, shaping, fitting and assembly within a manufacturing environment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications accurately to determine fabrication and welding requirements.
- Produce consistently high-quality welds with appropriate penetration, alignment and finish while meeting specified dimensions and tolerances.
- Use welding equipment, hand tools, measuring instruments and fabrication machinery safely, accurately and efficiently in workshop operations.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, including safe handling of materials and welding equipment.
- Work effectively within a team, follow production priorities and maintain dependable workmanship across custom fabrication projects.

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📌 Welder (First Class) (Melbourne)
🏢 G.K. Staff
📍 Melbourne