Boilermaker Fabricator

**Metal Fabricator**

TubeCo, an Australian-owned manufacturer specialising in quality steel fabrication, is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator to join our team in Caringbah, NSW.

**About Us**:
With over 50 years of combined metal manufacturing experience, TubeCo Structural Steel Fabrication is the result of a strategic merger between two leading Australian metal manufacturers. We're obsessed with quality, strength, and durability, supplying quality workmanship and customer service.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
Ÿ Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements for steel beds, bunk beds, and custom furniture solutions

Ÿ Select, clean and prepare metal stock for fabrication projects according to specifications

Ÿ Cut marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines

Ÿ Shape and bend metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering

Ÿ Align parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments to ensure precision

Ÿ Join metal sections using various welding techniques (MIG/TIG), bolting and riveting

Ÿ Examine welds for width of bead, penetration and precision to maintain quality standards

Ÿ Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions when required

Ÿ Clean and smooth welds by filing, chiselling and grinding to ensure professional appearance

Ÿ Conduct quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process and maintain detailed work records

Ÿ Support onsite services including repairs and fabrication when required

Ÿ Ensure all products meet Australian safety standards and TubeCo's warranty requirements

Ÿ Collaborate with powder coating team for finishing processes

**Requirements**:

- 3+ years’ experience in metal fabrication and welding
- Current welding certification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade preferred)
- Strong understanding of steel tube and sheet metal fabrication
- Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
- Experience with tube bending equipment is highly desirable

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunity to work with an Australian-owned manufacturer
- Full-time, stable employment
- Work with quality materials and equipment

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person