Welder Fabricator

WE FIT UP THE BIG RIGS! From design and fabrication through to fitting out all the cool gear on Prime Movers — that’s what we do. Headboard frames, super duty guard sets, toolboxes, oil tanks… you name it, we build it. At K-Drive, we bring our customers’ visions to life by delivering high-quality, custom-built Prime Movers. We work with all the major brands including Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Scania and MAN, providing ready-for-work solutions for fleet and individual clients alike.

At K-Drive, our Welder Fabricators play a key role in building, repairing, and maintaining high-quality metal components for heavy vehicles, trailers, and transport equipment. This role is hands-on and requires the ability to read and interpret drawings, cut and shape steel, perform welding tasks, and assemble components to meet K-Drive's standards of safety, reliability, and durability.

Please note: Applicants will be invited to complete an screening as part of the shortlisting process.
 
The role:    

• 6.00am-4.00pm
• $45ph + penalty (1.5hrs)
• Free onsite parking
• Monday to Friday
• Modern workshop
• New custom builds

Duties:   

• Fabricate and assemble metal components for trucks, trailers, and transport equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.
• Perform cutting, bending, grinding, and shaping of steel and other metals.
• Carry out MIG, TIG, and arc welding to industry and company standards.
• Inspect, repair, and reinforce transport equipment and trailer components.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with tolerances and specifications.
• Maintain fabrication and welding equipment in safe working order.
• Work collaboratively with workshop staff to meet project deadlines.
• Follow all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake general housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe workshop environment.
• Complete other duties as directed to support operational requirements.

The requirements:   

• Trade qualification in Metal Fabrication, Boilermaking or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Background in heavy vehicle, trailer, or transport equipment fabrication/repairs
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and various welding techniques.
• Ability to fabricate, cut, bend, and shape steel with accuracy.
• Skilled in operating fabrication tools and machinery (e.g., plasma cutters, guillotines, presses, grinders, drills).
• Competence in carrying out quality checks and ensuring dimensional accuracy.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and equipment care.
• Relevant welding certifications - MIG, TIG, Stick (Advantageous).
• Forklift and/or gantry crane operating license (Advantageous).

If you’re a Metal Fabricator who enjoys hands-on custom work and taking pride in building quality heavy vehicles, we’d love to hear from you. Apply into us by clicking the apply button.