Job Description

Job Purpose n

The Stainless-Steel Fabricator role is responsible for the production of food-grade stainless-steel equipment to meet customer specifications, quality standards and production schedules. The role works from engineering drawings and job documentation to manufacture high-quality products while maintaining safe work practices, supporting efficient workshop operations and contributing to continuous improvement across the workshop.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Fabricate, weld, and assemble stainless steel tanks, pressure vessels, pipework, blenders, conveyors, augers, platforms, skid-mounted systems, and associated equipment in accordance with engineering drawings and job specifications.
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- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, sketches, and work instructions to ensure accurate and productive manufacturing.
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- Safely and efficiently operate fabrication equipment, hand tools, lifting equipment, and workshop machinery.
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- Complete stainless steel welding, including tube purge welding, and fabrication to a high standard, ensuring precise fit-up, quality workmanship, and compliance with specifications.
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- Perform fitting, machining, alignment, and assembly of fabricated components, including shafts, flanges, couplings, and gearmotors, as required.
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- Inspect completed work, including dye penetrant and hydrostatic testing where required, to ensure it meets quality standards and rectify any defects before progressing to the next stage of production.




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- Repair, refurbish, and replace parts on customer equipment as required.
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- Work collaboratively with the Workshop Foreman and team members to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
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- Identify and promptly communicate fabrication issues, material shortages, and potential production delays.
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- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment in accordance with OH&S; requirements.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, quality, and productivity.
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Qualifications and Competencies nn
- Trade-qualified in boilermaking, fabrication, or a related trade.
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- Experienced in building food-grade stainless steel tanks from start to finish, including marking out, cutting, fitting, tack welding, and polishing.
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- Familiar with different grades of stainless steel, including 304, 316, 2205, 2507, and 904L.
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- Experienced in fabricating pressure vessels, following welding procedures, and carrying out dye penetrant and hydrostatic testing.
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- Able to read and understand fabrication and engineering drawings, sketches, and job documentation.
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- Food and beverage industry experience is advantageous.
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- High attention to detail and quality workmanship, with strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
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- Can work independently and effectively as part of a team.
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📌 Steel Fabricator (Tanks and Mixers) (Wedderburn)
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