Metal Fabricator Full Time NEW

Position:  Metal Fabricator

Position Type: Full-Time, permanent

Salary: $79,500 to $80,500 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Laverton North VIC 3026

Our client is seeking a Metal Fabricator to join their team located in Laverton North, Victoria.

The Metal Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, welding, repair and finishing of steel and stainless steel products manufactured in-house by A-FLO Equipment, including fuel and oil storage tanks, lubrication skids, mounting frames and workshop equipment. The position ensures that fabricated products are built accurately to drawings, to the required quality and safety standards, and within production timeframes, so that the business can meet customer orders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and calculate material requirements.
• Mark out, cut and shape steel and stainless steel using plasma, oxy-acetylene, saws, guillotines and grinders.
• Form components by rolling, folding, pressing and drilling using press brakes, rollers and drills.
• Fit up, assemble and weld components using MIG, TIG and stick welding processes.
• Fabricate fuel and oil storage tanks, lubrication and pump skids, hose reel frames, drip trays, bund pallets and workshop equipment.
• Fabricate and fit pipework, fittings, manways, vents and brackets on tanks and fluid management systems.
• Grind and finish welds and prepare items for painting, powder coating or galvanising.
• Inspect finished work against drawings and carry out pressure and leak testing of tanks.
• Repair, modify and refurbish customer tanks and equipment, and assist with installations when required.
• Maintain welding and workshop equipment, follow safe work procedures and keep the workshop clean and organised.

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or an equivalent trade qualification.
• At least 12 months of relevant work experience
• Proven trade experience as a metal fabricator in a workshop environment.
• Demonstrated competence in MIG, TIG and stick welding of mild steel and stainless steel, including plate and sheet work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and specifications and to calculate dimensions and material requirements.
• Competent use of plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene, press brake, rolling, drilling and grinding equipment.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices in a fabrication workshop.

Desirable

• Experience fabricating tanks, pressure-tested vessels or fluid handling equipment.
• Welding qualification to AS/NZS 1554, AS/NZS 2980 or ISO 9606.
• Forklift licence (LF), Construction Induction (White) Card and current Australian driver licence.