Position Description

Job TitleTruck Body Builder
Job Type Full-Time (38hours/week)
CompanyMeridian Industries
About usMeridian Industries is seeking an experienced and reliable Truck Body Builder to join our manufacturing and fabrication team
LocationWetherill Park, NSW ****
Reporting To
Service Manager, Service Supervisor, Operations Manager
Salary AUD $80,****** – $90,****** per year (plus Super)

Main Duties / Responsibilities
•Fabricate and assemble truck bodies, trays, tippers, subframes and associated components.
•Measure, cut, drill, grind, bend and form steel and aluminium components.
•Perform MIG welding and other welding processes as required.
•Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
•Fit truck bodies and equipment accurately to heavy vehicle chassis.
•Manufacture and install mounting brackets, hinges, guards, mudguards, toolboxes and accessories.
•Install hydraulic components associated with tipper bodies and other truck-mounted equipment where required.
•Assist with installation of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, tanks, hoses and associated equipment.
•Carry out chassis and body measurements to ensure correct positioning, alignment and weight distribution.
•Perform modifications and repairs to existing truck bodies and heavy vehicle equipment.
•Check finished work for dimensional accuracy, alignment, weld quality and overall workmanship.
•Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.




•Operate workshop machinery and fabrication equipment safely.
•Follow Meridian Industries' quality assurance and workplace health and safety procedures.
•Complete jobs within allocated production schedules while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

•Update and highlight all major and repeated failures to the Workshop Manager/ Service Supervisor.

Skills and ExperienceQualification & Licences:
•Previous 3years experience as a truck body builder, boilermaker, fabricator or similar heavy vehicle tradesperson.
•Strong MIG welding and general fabrication skills.
•Experience working with mild steel, high-strength steel and aluminium.
•Ability to read engineering and fabrication drawings.
•Experience manufacturing truck bodies, tipper bodies, trays, subframes or similar equipment.
•Good understanding of heavy vehicle chassis and body mounting principles.
•Experience with hydraulic equipment is highly regarded.
•Ability to accurately measure, mark out and fabricate components.
•Experience using guillotines, press brakes, saws, drills, grinders and other fabrication equipment.
•Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
•Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
Skills:
•Have a strong adherence OH&S; and in keeping as secure workplace.
•Self-motivated and able to work independently as required.

📌 Truck Body Builder (New South Wales)
🏢 MERIDIAN INDUSTRIES
📍 New South Wales