Welder (First Class)

About the role

Linear Metal Polishing is a well-established, family-owned Australian business with over 30 years of experience in metal polishing, welding and manufacturing. Based in Clayton, Victoria, we specialise in stainless steel and aluminium components for the transport, trailer, building and manufacturing industries. Our work includes welding, metal fabrication, cutting, drilling, grinding, linishing, polishing and assembly.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Welder (First Class) to join our manufacturing team in a permanent, full-time role of 38 hours per week. The salary is $80,000 to $85,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

What you'll do

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications to determine welding and fabrication requirements.
• Select, clean and prepare stainless steel, aluminium and other metal materials for welding and fabrication.
• Measure, mark, cut and shape metal sections using hand tools, cutting equipment and metalworking machinery.
• Align, position and secure metal components using measuring instruments, clamps, jigs and fixtures.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, adjusting welding parameters to suit material types and thicknesses.
• Perform MIG and other appropriate welding processes to join metal components in accordance with specifications.
• Weld components in flat, vertical and other required positions while maintaining consistent weld quality.
• Fabricate, weld and assemble metal components, including brackets, fittings, transport accessories and custom-manufactured products.
• Use grinders, cutting tools, drilling machines and other fabrication equipment to prepare and finish metal components.
• Inspect welded joints for defects, dimensional accuracy, alignment, strength and compliance with quality standards.
• Identify and rectify welding defects, including repair work and re-welding where necessary.
• Grind, file, linish and polish welded joints to remove excess weld material and achieve the required surface finish.
• Prepare welded stainless steel and aluminium components for polishing, assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Check completed products against technical drawings, measurements and customer specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools and machinery in safe working condition.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and keep the manufacturing environment clean, organised and safe.

About you

• AQF Certificate III (including at least two years of on-the-job training) or AQF Certificate IV. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for these formal qualifications.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant full-time experience.
• Demonstrated practical experience in welding and metal fabrication, preferably with stainless steel or aluminium.
• Sound knowledge of MIG welding and other relevant welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experience operating welding equipment, grinders, cutting tools and other metalworking machinery.
• Good understanding of metal preparation, fabrication and weld-finishing processes.
• Ability to inspect completed welds and identify and rectify defects.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.

What we offer

• Superannuation on top of your salary.
• A supportive and established manufacturing team.
• The chance to work on a variety of welding, fabrication and metal manufacturing projects.
• A professional and safe working environment.