WELDER (FIRST CLASS) - CLAYTON, MELBOURNE VIC

Company: Linear Metal Polishing Pty Ltd

Location: Clayton, Melbourne VIC

Category: Metal Manufacturing and Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Working Hours: 38 hours per week

About Us

Linear Metal Polishing Pty Ltd is a well-established, family-owned Australian business with over 30 years of experience in metal polishing, welding and manufacturing.

Based in Clayton, Victoria, we specialise in working with stainless steel and aluminium components for the transport, trailer, building and manufacturing industries. Our operations include welding, metal fabrication, cutting, drilling, grinding, linishing, polishing and assembly.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Welder (First Class) to join our manufacturing team on a full-time basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications to determine welding and fabrication requirements.

Selecting, cleaning and preparing stainless steel, aluminium and other metal materials for welding and fabrication.

Measuring, marking, cutting and shaping metal sections using hand tools, cutting equipment and metalworking machinery.

Aligning, positioning and securing metal components using measuring instruments, clamps, jigs and fixtures.

Setting up and operating welding equipment, including adjusting welding parameters to suit material types and thicknesses.





Performing MIG and other appropriate welding processes to join metal components in accordance with specifications.

Welding components in flat, vertical and other required positions while maintaining consistent weld quality.

Fabricating, welding and assembling metal components, including brackets, fittings, transport accessories and custom-manufactured products.

Using grinders, cutting tools, drilling machines and other fabrication equipment to prepare and finish metal components.

Inspecting welded joints for defects, dimensional accuracy, alignment, strength and compliance with quality standards.

Identifying and rectifying welding defects, including undertaking repair work and re-welding where necessary.

Grinding, filing, linishing and polishing welded joints to remove excess weld material and achieve the required surface finish.

Preparing welded stainless steel and aluminium components for subsequent polishing, assembly and manufacturing processes.

Checking completed products against technical drawings, measurements and customer specifications.

Maintaining welding equipment, tools and machinery in safe working condition.

Following workplace health and safety procedures and maintaining a clean,



organised and safe manufacturing environment.

Qualifications and Experience

To succeed in this role, applicants must have:

AQF Certificate III (including at least two years of on-the-job training), or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

Minimum 1 year of relevant full-time experience.

Demonstrated practical experience in welding and metal fabrication, preferably involving stainless steel or aluminium.

Sound knowledge of MIG welding and other relevant welding techniques.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.

Experience operating welding equipment, grinders, cutting tools and other metalworking machinery.

Good understanding of metal preparation, fabrication and weld-finishing processes.

Ability to inspect completed welds and identify and rectify defects.

Solid attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.

Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of $80,000-$85,000 per annum plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.

Permanent, full-time employment (38 hours per week).

Supportive and established manufacturing team.

Opportunity to work on a variety of welding, fabrication and metal manufacturing projects.

A professional and safe working environment.

📌 Welder (first Class) (Clayton)
🏢 LINEAR METAL POLISHING
📍 Clayton