Metal Fabricator / Welder
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Across Perth, one long-running fencing manufacturer is looking to strengthen its factory team with an experienced Metal Fabricator / Welder. The day involves shaping and trimming steel, joining it into frames, gates and comparable products, and welding with the MIG process, and there is scope to try other corners of the plant as your skills grow.
This is a long-term opening for skilled tradespeople already based in Australia with valid working rights. Working Holiday visa holders (417/462) can apply if they satisfy the skills and experience conditions and are looking for lasting work. The business may sponsor suitable people through the subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, depending on occupation, skills assessment and immigration settings, so be ready to complete a formal skills assessment on request.
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Key Responsibilities
- Shape, trim, prepare and join steel parts
- Make frames, gates and further steel items
- Handle MIG welding as well as other suitable welding methods, and inspect completed welds and finished items for accuracy and quality
- Work from technical drawings and fabrication specifications
- Use machinery, equipment and hand tools on the fabrication floor
- Learn further areas of the manufacturing operation and lend a hand to other teams when asked
Requirements & Eligibility
- Either a trade qualification (Certificate III/IV in metal fabrication or welding, or a comparable overseas one) and at least 12 months of relevant skilled work over the past five years
- Or at least three years of skilled metal fabrication and/or professional welding experience, without formal qualifications
- Payslips and employer references that confirm employment dates and skilled duties
- Hands-on competence in welding and fabrication
- Residence in Australia now with valid working rights, plus willingness to undertake a formal skills assessment if required
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Visa guide: Skills in Demand Visa (482) Guide