Vehicle Body Builder

Roadwest Transport Equipment & Sales Pty Ltd is a manufacturing company based in Bayswater, Western Australia. We are an established market leader in truck trailer manufacturing and are recognised throughout Australia for our comprehensive range of quality and reliable equipment.

• Your Role

Roadwest Transport is currently seeking to fill the position of Vehicle Body Builder

A minimum 38 hour week is available plus reasonable additional hours.

Rate of Pay : $30.00 to $40.00 an hour flat rate. (Hourly rate will be dependent on experience)

• The following will be favourably looked on

Previous experience as a Vehicle Body Builder, preferably in a commercial manufacturing setting.

Experience in fabrication of semi-trailer equipment.

• Duties
• Study blueprints, drawings or specifications to determine appropriate welding processes and other job requirements;
• Set up welding machines.
• Clean and prepare metal surfaces for welding by flame-cutting, thermal cutting, gouging, bevelling, grinding or filing;
• Pre-heat thick materials to required temperatures;
• Fit attachments, connect hoses to gas bottles, or wires to power sources of equipment used in welding operations;
• Adjust control to regulate gas pressure, voltage or amperage;
• Open valves or switches and light torches, strike arc or start machines;
• Lift parts into position.
• Align parts to specified fit - Clamp, bolt, or tack-weld parts in place for final welding or bolting.
• Fit and assemble metal components by riveting, bolting, welding, brazing or soldering;
• Guide torches or electrodes along lines of weld manually or by operating machine controls;
• Weld and fabricate plates, structures, or pipes as required.
• Cut, file, and grind seam and joint to attain specified fit, using cutting torch, file, and power grinder
• Clean and smooth welds by filing, chiselling or grinding;
• Climb framework or ladders to position, fit, or secure parts.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing or sanding,
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to in day to day tasks,
• Fabricate and repair metal trailers, parts and / or products.
• Maintain job site costing (time / job cards) and plant maintenance records.
• Work both in a team environment and without supervision
• Undertake special projects as instructed by the Workshop Manager / Department Supervisor or Company directors,
• All other tasks as requested.
• Benefits
• High earning potential.
• Training and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive team.
• Be a part of a stable and growing company.
• Market Leader with long history.
• Competitive and above award rate of pay.
• Employee referral program.
• PPE supplied.
• On site free parking.
• Bayswater - central Metro location.
• Salary
• 30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours : 38 - 50 per week

Schedule :
• Day shift

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (required)

Work Location : In person