Senior Light Stainless Steel and Heavy Aluminum Fabricator

This is a dual-focus Leading Hand role ideal for a master fabricator who takes pride in exceptional finish quality and possesses the natural leadership ability to guide workshop workflow, mentor junior trades, and maintain strict standards on the shop floor. You will coordinate daily workshop tasks, work closely with the team to achieve the schedule production, and ensure delivery targets are met without sacrificing craft.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate daily workshop tasks, mentor apprentice and qualified fabricators, and maintain clear communication between the floor and office

Fabricate, fit, and weld high-spec aluminium and light stainless steel components to exact tolerances and superior aesthetic standards

Execute clean, high-standard TIG and MIG welds, followed by precision grinding, linishing, and surface finishing

Work closely with the workshop manager to schedule production, monitor job progress, and meet delivery targets without sacrificing craft

Accurately read, interpret, and work from complex technical drawings, CAD layouts, and fabrication specifications

Inspect in-process and completed work against stringent QA/QC metrics prior to final assembly or dispatch

Champion workshop safety standards,



tool care, Lean housekeeping practices and lead by example

About you

Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker / Sheetmetal / Light Fabrication) or equivalent recognised trade experience

Demonstrated background as a Leading Hand, 2 I C, or senior tradesperson mentoring a small-to-mid-sized team

High proficiency in light-gauge stainless steel (316 grade) and heavy aluminium fabrication and finishing

Advanced TIG welding skills on thin-wall tube, sheet, and plate; solid MIG capabilities

Ability to interpret intricate isometric drawings, flat patterns, and engineering tolerances

Exposure to drafting or CAM software (Inventor, CAD, Cut2D, or similar nesting tools) is desirable but not required

About us

We are a well-established, Australian manufacturer renowned for designing and engineering premium, innovative equipment and high-finish hardware. Due to ongoing growth and solid demand across our production lines for both Australia and overseas, we are seeking a hands-on, high-calibre Leading Hand to join our fabrication team. You will also have the option of working a 4 day work week.

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📌 Senior Light Stainless Steel and Heavy Aluminum Fabricator (City of Gold Coast)
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