Welder/Fabricator Preston

About the business and the role

Wiretainers, based in Preston, is part of the Wiretainers group of companies in Victoria and NSW.  The group manufactures and sells a wide range of Wire and Steel products including Animal traps & cages, lighting frames, welded mesh, Filter cages, hooks, fan guards, brackets, display products, trailers, ladders and materials handling equipment. 

This family business is known for its ability to work alongside our customers and deliver quality, on time, with little fuss.  We have impressive manufacturing facilities in both Sydney and Melbourne, with little staff turnover. There is a genuine family feel about the business, with many long term employees, and customers who have been with the business for over 40 years.  We have unique, specialized equipment and work in a number of niche and bespoke markets as we have the ability to make a wide range of products. This diversification allows us to ride through market fluctuations and gain continued long term success.  We are the modern face of successful Australian manufacturing and see not just a future but, real success and job creation in Australia.

Job tasks and responsibilities

We are currently looking to employ a Steel Fabricator.   You will be an all rounder and essential part of the manufacturing team and will answer to the area manager and be part of a team responsible for all aspects of the production, manufacturing, packing and shipping of wire mesh and materials handling products.

A varied role, including, but not limited to; the fabrication of stillages, baggage barrows, safety cages, traps, cages, crates and baskets, Mig & Tig welding, spot & butt welding, trimming, linishing and finishing of goods including painting as needed.  Helping out as needed with other production orders, cutting steel and mesh and packing orders for dispatch.  An all round general hand position.

Skills and experience

Fabrication experience

Experience in manufacturing or bespoke assembly                               

Ability to comprehend written works orders

Follow instructions to hand make goods, using component parts

Forklift License

Metal products experience

Good organizational skills

Have an eye for detail

Take pride in your work

Efficient production aims

Ability to work with different people and cultures

A mature and positive outlook

A long term work commitment

An eagerness to do things right and impress

Good spoken English communication skills