Truck Body Builder – Meridian Industries

Meridian Industries Meridian Industries is seeking an experienced and reliable Truck Body Builder to join our manufacturing and fabrication team

Fabricate and assemble truck bodies, trays, tippers, subframes and associated

components.

 Measure, cut, drill, grind, bend and form steel and aluminium components.

 Perform MIG welding and other welding processes as required.

 Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and technical

specifications.

 Fit truck bodies and equipment accurately to heavy vehicle chassis.

 Manufacture and install mounting brackets, hinges, guards, mudguards, toolboxes

and accessories.

 Install hydraulic components associated with tipper bodies and other truck-mounted

equipment where required.

 Assist with installation of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, tanks, hoses and associated

equipment.

 Carry out chassis and body measurements to ensure correct positioning, alignment

and weight distribution.

 Perform modifications and repairs to existing truck bodies and heavy vehicle

equipment.

 Check finished work for dimensional accuracy, alignment, weld quality and overall

workmanship.

 Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

 Operate workshop machinery and fabrication equipment safely.

 Follow Meridian Industries' quality assurance and workplace health and safety

procedures.

 Complete jobs within allocated production schedules while maintaining a high

standard of workmanship.

 Update and highlight all major and repeated failures to the Workshop Manager/





Service Supervisor.

Skills and

Experience

Qualification & Licences:

 Previous 3years experience and or relevant qualification as a truck body builder, boilermaker, fabricator or similar heavy vehicle tradesperson.

 Strong MIG welding and general fabrication skills.

 Experience working with mild steel, high-strength steel and aluminium.

 Ability to read engineering and fabrication drawings.

 Experience manufacturing truck bodies, tipper bodies, trays, subframes or similar

equipment.

 Good understanding of heavy vehicle chassis and body mounting principles.

 Experience with hydraulic equipment is highly regarded.

 Ability to accurately measure, mark out and fabricate components.

 Experience using guillotines, press brakes, saws, drills, grinders and other fabrication

equipment.

 Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

 Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

 Ability to work independently and as part of a production team

Skills:

 Have a strong adherence OH&S; and in keeping as secure workplace.

 Self-motivated and able to work independently as required.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wetherill Park NSW 2164: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in this manufacturing field

Education:

- Certificate I - IV (Required)

Location:

- Wetherill Park NSW 2164 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 TRUCK BODY BUILDER (Wetherill Park)
🏢 Meridian Industries
📍 Wetherill Park