MIG Welder Fabricator - Semi-Trailer Manufacturing

About the role

A semi-trailer manufacturer in Wendouree, Ballarat, is expanding its production line and adding 9 permanent Welder Fabricators. The client is known for growing its own people into leading hand and supervisor roles. The role is advertised through Just Automotive Recruitment.

Key responsibilities

• MIG weld steel trailer chassis and assemblies on a production line
• Tack and fit components accurately to drawing
• Read drawings and weld symbols, measure and mark out
• Cut, grind and finish steel sections
• Check your own welds and fix defects picked up by QA
• Work safely and keep pace with production build times

Required profile

• Solid experience MIG welding steel; MIG is a must
• Clean, consistent fillet welds without undercut or porosity
• Able to read engineering drawings and weld symbols
• Confident with measuring tools and workshop power tools
• Safe work habits, reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime
• Right to work in Australia (visa holders with current work rights welcome)
• Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication trade

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate and plenty of overtime
• Day shift 7:00am to 3:30pm, with an afternoon shift option (18% loading)
• Overtime most weeks, including Saturdays, at time and a half then double time
• One RDO per month, take it or cash it out
• PPE supplied and help with local accommodation if relocating

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