Metal Fabricator / Welder
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
A Perth-based fencing manufacturer is recruiting a Metal Fabricator / Welder for a long-term place in its manufacturing team. The core tasks are cutting and assembling steel components, fabricating frames and gates, and MIG welding. Learning other areas of the factory is also part of the role.
Eligible applicants are skilled tradespeople already in Australia holding valid working rights, and this includes Working Holiday visa holders (417/462) whose skills and experience meet the standard. Sponsorship for a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) is possible, depending on the occupation, a skills assessment and the immigration rules.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cut and shape steel, then assemble it into components
- Fabricate frames, gates and further steel items, MIG welding and using other suitable processes
- Work from technical drawings and specifications
- Use workshop machinery, equipment and hand tools, and inspect each finished weld and product for accuracy and quality
- Learn more of the manufacturing operation and help other teams as required
Requirements & Eligibility
- Either a Certificate III/IV in welding or metal fabrication (or a comparable trade qualification obtained overseas) and relevant skilled work of at least 12 months in the last five years
- Or, without formal qualifications, at least three years of professional welding and/or skilled metal fabrication experience
- Payslips and references from employers confirming dates of employment and skilled duties
- Practical competence in welding and fabrication
- Residence in Australia at present with valid working rights, plus willingness to undertake a formal skills assessment if required
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