Metalcraft Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled metal fabricator to join our team at ai-talent. The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting job requirements, selecting and preparing metal stock, cutting and marking out metal sections, shaping and bending metal components, aligning and securing metal parts, performing welding, bolting, and riveting, inspecting completed welds, and maintaining cleanliness of welds and fabricated parts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to interpret job requirements
• Select, measure, and prepare appropriate metal stock for fabrication tasks
• Cut and mark out metal sections using hand tools, torches, and metal cutting machinery
• Shape and bend metal components using presses, hammers, and machine tools, including heat-based forming methods
• Align and secure metal parts using clamps, gauges, and measuring instruments to ensure precise assembly
• Perform welding, bolting, and riveting to join metal sections using MIG, TIG, stick, or other welding techniques
• Inspect completed welds for bead width, penetration, structural integrity, and compliance with design specifications
• Finish fabricated components by cleaning, grinding, filing, polishing, or treating with acid solutions as required
• Maintain cleanliness of welds and fabricated parts by filing, chiselling, or surface finishing

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated experience in structural, industrial, or pressure vessel fabrication
• Proficiency in welding processes and metalworking tools
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team