Metal Fabricator

Placed.au is looking for a full-time Metal Fabricator for our client in Bankstown, New Wales. As a Metal Fabricator, you will play a crucial role of fabrication, assembly, and operation of various machinery. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative culture that values your skills and expertise, then this is for you. Apply today and take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience while enjoying a competitive salary package! 

Job description:     

• Analyse blueprints, drawings, and specifications to understand job requirements and project goals.
• Choose appropriate metal stock for fabrication tasks.
• Clean and prepare metal stock to ensure it is ready for cutting and shaping.
• Mark out metal sections and shapes according to project specifications.
• Use hand tools, flame cutting torches, and metal cutting machines to cut metal sections accurately.
• Shape and bend metal sections and pipes using hand tools, machine tools, and heating and hammering techniques.
• Ensure metal components are formed to precise dimensions and shapes.
• Align metal parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments to ensure accurate assembly.
• Join metal sections using various welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Secure metal parts together by bolting and riveting when necessary.
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet specifications for width of bead, penetration, and precision.
• Make any necessary adjustments to achieve desired weld quality.
• Finish metal products by cleaning, polishing, filing, and bathing them in acidic solutions.
• Ensure finished products have a high-quality surface finish and meet all specifications.
• Clean and smooth welds using filing, chiseling, and grinding techniques to ensure a polished finish.
• Operate CNC laser cutting machines to cut and shape metal components with high precision.
• Program and adjust CNC machines to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
• Adhere to defined company policies and procedures related to the work being undertaken.
• Adhere to the company’s zero-tolerance policy on violations of company policies and procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to the organisations external and internal customers and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively within the team and with other staff to achieve continuous improvement in service delivery to clients.
• Participate in team and professional development activities.
• Raise and report any issues or concerns including issues (defects), improvements, incidents, injuries, hazards etc. to the reporting manager within a reasonable timeframe.
• Comply with other policies, procedures and management systems requirements as introduced by the company.

Qualifications/Attributes:

• Must hold a minimum CIII in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification.
• Must possess at least a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• Proficiency in operating welding equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.