Welder Fabricator

Job Description

About the role:

Rockmount is recruiting on behalf of a well-established structural steel manufacturing plant based in Smithfield, producing columns, rafters and beams. They need a Boilermaker who can read a drawing without needing three cups of coffee first. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity — you'll start on assignment through Rockmount, with a genuine pathway to permanent employment with our client.

What you'll be doing:

• Reading and interpreting shop drawings for columns, rafters and beams

• Tack welding assemblies

• Building fixture jigs to hold components in place for welding and assembly

• Oxy Cutting structural steel plate and sections to size, including weld bevel prep

Requirements

What you'll need:

• Minimum 4 years' post-trade experience in structural steel

• CC2/CC3 project experience preferred

• Ability to interpret shop drawings and self-check your own work

• Trade Qualification in Fabrication or First Class Welding (or equivalent years of proven experience)

Benefits

Why take it:

• 12-hour shifts, with weekend work also available for those chasing extra hours

• Immediate start

• Workshop-based — steady plant work, not bouncing between sites

What's on offer:

• $50–$60/hr depending on experience

• 12-hour days, with weekend shifts available

• Ongoing work with the option to go permanent with the client

• Immediate start

• Ongoing work through Rockmount

Requirements
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