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 n
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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, ****, ****, 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) (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney