Job Description
Jarlam Australia Pty Ltd is a specialist metal engineering and stainless-steel fabrication company based in Bayswater North, Victoria.
The company services the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, delivering complete solutions for the design, manufacture, installation, and relocation of plant machinery, handling equipment, and process systems.
Position Overview
Jarlam Australia is seeking a skilled Stainless Steel Fabricator to join its manufacturing team on a full-time, ongoing basis.
The role requires a high level of technical skill in stainless steel fabrication and welding, including purge welding and process line welding to hygienic standards suitable for food and pharmaceutical environments.
The successful candidate will work both in Jarlam's Bayswater workshop and on customer sites, delivering high-quality fabricated products to specification, within budget, and within agreed timeframes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Interpret and work from engineering drawings and technical documentation to fabricate stainless steel components and assemblies from start to finish
Plan and prioritise fabrication tasks, ensuring materials and resources are available to meet production schedules
Perform TIG welding of stainless steel, including purge welding, to achieve clean, contamination-free welds in accordance with hygienic and industry standards
Undertake process line welding,



including fabrication and welding of stainless steel pipework and process lines used in food and pharmaceutical applications
Apply appropriate welding techniques and sequences to minimise distortion and ensure structural integrity and high-quality aesthetic finishes
Cut, prepare, drill, tap, fold, and assemble stainless steel materials using appropriate machinery and tools
Follow internal quality assurance (QA) procedures, identifying and rectifying defects or non-conformances
Use press brakes and folding equipment correctly, selecting suitable dies and punches for material thickness
Carry out polishing and finishing processes to achieve required hygienic and aesthetic standards
Comply with all workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including client-specific safety procedures when working in office
Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition
Qualifications and Experience
Certificate IV in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) or equivalent, OR
substantial relevant experience (minimum 3 years) in lieu of formal qualification
Minimum 2 years of full-time, post-qualification experience as a Stainless Steel Fabricator
Demonstrated experience in stainless steel TIG welding, including purge welding and process line welding
Ability to work independently from drawings and specifications
Licences and Tickets (Required or Advantageous)
Trade papers
Current Driver's Licence
EWP Licence
Confined Space certification
Own basic hand tools and measuring equipment

📌 Stainless Steel Fabricator (South Australia)
🏢 Jarlam Australia
📍 South Australia