Metal Fabricator

Position: Metal Fabricator

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Milton QLD 4064

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Metal Fabricator to join their team in Milton, Queensland. Ideal candidates for this role are trade qualified and have experience in a range of metal fabrication. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression.

Tasks required include:

·Reading and interpreting construction and engineering blueprints

·Accurately measuring materials required for installation

·Cutting steel and metal components to precise lengths

·Preparing surfaces prior to assembly (cleaning, marking, grinding)

·Welding metal parts together (MIG, TIG, arc welding)

·Assembling posts, beams, frames, and braces using bolts and welds

·Installing base plates and fixing systems on ground or elevated areas

·Drilling and aligning components for a perfect fit

·Adjusting alignment using a spirit level or laser level

·Fixing structural elements to concrete pads or metal foundations

·Erecting prefabricated metal structures on-site

·Installing metal roofing sheets, cladding, gutters, and flashings

·Reading site-specific plans and adjusting layout based on conditions

·Installing shade sails and tensile structures

·Using tensioning tools, shackles, stainless steel cables, and carabiners

·Securing shade sails to anchor points (metal posts or walls)

·Performing repairs or re-tensioning when needed

·Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Requirements:

·AQF Certificate III or higher in Sheet Metal Fabrication or a related field

·At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above

·At least 2 years’ experience as Metal Fabricator is required

·Proven ability to read plans and accurately estimate materials and time.

·Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

·Commitment to workplace health and safety.

·Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.