Welder / Fabricator – Custom Truck Body Shop

About the role

Just Automotive Recruitment is recruiting two full-time welders/fabricators for its client, Patra Industries Pty Ltd, which provides custom truck body services for refrigerated trucks, dry vans, flatbeds, vans, trailers and pantechs. The work involves assembling aluminium components according to work instructions and drawings.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble aluminium components in line with work instructions and drawings from supervisors and production staff
• Follow standard job builds and SOPs, building jobs to the right standards and within time limits
• Report broken or damaged machinery and make sure problems are tagged out correctly
• Weld and fabricate as required and to specification
• Follow company health and safety policies and government rules
• Take part in toolbox talks and training

Required profile

• Trade qualified in a relevant industry
• Extensive fabrication experience
• Desirable: health and safety training
• Ability to lift, carry and move materials and equipment, climb, balance, twist, squat, kneel and bend, and operate handheld tools and heavier machinery
• Ability to work at height or in confined spaces

Required skills

• Understanding of safe work practices
• Good communication and attention to detail

What we offer

• Pay of A$70,000 to A$85,000 per annum depending on work experience