Welder - Trailer Chassis Fabrication

Our client is one of Australia's leading tank manufacturers, building world-class fuel, chemical and waste tankers.  With an exciting time of growth, we are looking to expand the team with a number of roles recruiting NOW! 

This role is for a Mild Steel Welder with Truck Chasis experience to join the fabrication team.  

About the role 

• Perform high-quality structural MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Cored (FCAW) welding on heavy-gauge mild steel chassis plates, 
  beams, and suspension mounts.
• Set up, align, and position chassis rails, crossmembers, and running gear sub-frames into welding jigs
• Read and precisely execute weld patterns from complex engineering drawings, chassis blueprints, and weld procedure 
  specifications (WPS)
• Clamp, jig, and tack-weld components accurately while managing heat input to prevent structural metal distortion.
• Operate heavy workshop machinery including oxy LPG cutters, magnetic drills, grinders, and saws to bevel and prepare steel for 
  welding.
• Inspect welds for profile and soundness, 
  ensuring all heavy-vehicle structural joins meet Australian Design Rules 
  (ADRs) and structural welding standards

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a structural welder or fabricator working on heavy trailer chassis, truck modifications, or heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Advanced proficiency in heavy-gauge mild steel MIG and multi-pass welding.
• Strong capability to read and accurately layout work directly from technical  engineering schematics.
• Expert knowledge of weld distortion management in long, structural steel frames
• Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent) is highly regarded.
• Welding Certification to AS/NZS 1554.1 (Structural Steel Welding) is highly advantageous.
• High Risk Work Licence for Overhead Cranes or Forklifts (highly preferred)

What We Offer

• Secure long term permanent role with an industry leader
• Long term career growth and stability
• Supportive team, recognised as one of the best in Australia
• Modern workshop and stable workload 

Interviews are taking place NOW!!!   Please apply now and/or call the office on 1800 764 893 and ask for Moira