FPW Fabrications Pty Ltd is a locally owned business in Bungendore, NSW. We specialise in welding, machinery maintenance, heavy metal fabrication and onsite installation of structural steel, precast panels and materials. We work on residential, commercial and civil construction projects across NSW and the ACT.

Visit fpwfabrications.com.au to learn more about our work and projects.

About the role

Fabrication Tradesperson – Boilermaking/Welding position undertaking welding, fabrication, machinery maintenance and onsite installation work. You will interpret technical drawings and specifications, fabricate and weld to job instructions, project and site requirements, and quality standards. Work location includes construction sites, client premises and project sites as directed.

Hours of work are 40 hours per week, including 2 hours per week accrued toward a rostered day off (RDO). Overtime may be required from time to time to meet business, project and site requirements.

Key responsibilities

- Interpret technical drawings and specifications. Fabricate and weld to job instructions, project and site requirements, and quality standards.
- Measure, mark out, cut, shape, assemble and prepare metal components for fabrication and installation.
- Operate fabrication and onsite installation plant and machinery only when competent and authorised. Follow site controls.
- Help train,



guide and supervise an apprentice each day within your assigned responsibilities. Show safe work methods and check work quality.
- Work independently when required. Plan and prioritise your work, manage your time, and promptly report progress or problems.
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements, site safety procedures, permits, risk controls and instructions at all times.
- Maintain tools, equipment, work areas and company property in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors, other tradespeople, apprentices, clients and workers on site.

About you

- Trade qualification in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Boilermaking/Welding, or an equivalent recognised qualification (essential)
- Drivers licence, white card, silica exposure and asbestos awareness (essential)
- Own transport to job sites as required (essential)
- High risk licences - dogging, rigging, elevated work platform, working at heights; and forklift (desirable/willing to obtain)
- Experience guiding apprentices or less-experienced workers in practical trade tasks and protected work methods (desirable)
- Standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying and manual handling may be required. Work may be outdoors, on site or around machinery. Work at heights only when trained and authorised.

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📌 Welder Tradesperson (Canberra)
🏢 FPW Fabrications
📍 Canberra