We are seeking skilled and detail-oriented Welder / Fabricators to join our busy workshop team. In this role, you will be responsible for cutting, shaping, welding, and assembling high-quality metal components from technical drawings. You will also participate in on-site installations, ensuring finished products are fitted safely and precisely according to client specifications.

Key Responsibilities Fabrication & Welding

- Manufacture and assemble components using a variety of metals (e.g., structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel).
- Perform high-quality welding using MIG and TIG processes, ensuring strong, clean finishes that meet structural standards.
- Operate workshop machinery safely, including brake presses, guillotines, bandsaws, drills, and section rollers.
- Interpret drawings, welding symbols, and blueprints accurately to plan layouts and material cuts.

Site Installation & Assembly

- Assist with on-site installations of finished fabricated elements, adapting to different site conditions as required.
- Use hand and power tools safely to securely mount, bolt, or field-weld components on-site.




- Work collaboratively with the site team and Leading Hand to complete handovers on time and to a high standard.

Quality & Safety

- Conduct self-inspections on dimensions, alignment, and weld quality before products leave the workshop bench.
- Adhere to all WHS policies, including the correct use of PPE and safe lifting practices.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- Successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes

Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in MIG and TIG welding across various positions and material thicknesses.
- Excellent blueprint reading skills with a sharp eye for geometric tolerances and dimensions.
- Competency using basic measuring tools (vernier calipers, tape measures, squares) to ensure high precision.

Personal Attributes
- Reliable and punctual with a robust work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.
- Physical fitness and capability to handle the manual demands of workshop fabrication and site installations.
- Good communication skills to work effectively within a close-knit team environment.

Experience:
- trade : 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Metal Fabricator/Welder Leading hand (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 JDW Custom Fabrication
📍 Sunshine Coast