Metal Fabricator

About the role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will fabricate signage components and structures from mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum — working from shop drawings through to a finished product ready for paint, powder coat and installation.

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate sign frames, lightboxes, pylon structures, brackets and mounting hardware
• MIG and TIG weld aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel to a high finish standard
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, specifications and cut lists
• Measure, mark out, cut, fold, drill, grind and lines to tolerance
• Assemble and trial-fit structures, including housings for illuminated and LED components
• Prepare completed work for surface finishing and dispatch
• Carry out quality checks against specification before sign-off
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area and comply with all WHS requirements

About you

• Trade qualification in Engineering – Fabrication (Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator), or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Proven MIG and TIG welding ability, particularly on aluminum
• Confident reading and working directly from technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and pride in finish quality — signage is a visual product and welds are often seen
• Reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a small team
• Full working rights in Australia
• Previous experience in signage, sheet metal or architectural metal fabrication
• Forklift license, EWP (yellow card) and/or Construction Induction (White) Card
• Exposure to CNC routing, folding equipment or powder coat preparation

Benefits

• Full-time, ongoing position with a stable, long-established Australian business
• Superannuation
• Consistent hours with overtime available
• Well-equipped workshop and on-site parking
• Genuine variety — no two jobs are the same
• Close-knit production team with long-tenured tradespeople