Welding, Soldering & Brazing - Access Covers Australia Pty Ltd

Access Covers Australia Pty Ltd, based in Tullamarine, VIC, is a local manufacturer supplying products to the domestic, national & international markets. Access Covers Australia supply products for rail, VicRoads ITS, VicRoads Drainage, Sewer, Stormwater, Subdivisions, Council, Commercial and custom steel fabrication sectors.

Currently there is a full-time position available for an experienced and skilled Welder, who can read the drawings, manage the work and can handle the jobs independently.

You will perform the following duties as required :

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, and specifications to determine the exact dimensions, materials, and fabrication methods required for each project.
• Identify and select the appropriate metal materials, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and removing rust or impurities to ensure optimal adhesion and quality in fabrication and welding.
• Utilize hand tools, flame cutting torches, and precision metal cutting machinery to shape and cut metal sections to required dimensions with high accuracy.
• Precisely align, fit, and secure metal parts before welding or bolting, ensuring accurate assembly as per the design and project requirements.
• Employ a variety of welding techniques (e.g., MIG and arc welding) to join metal sections, ensuring strong, durable welds that meet structural and safety standards.
• Inspect welds and metal fabrications for quality, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards, and that the work is free of defects such as cracks or misalignments.
• Polish, clean, and file fabricated metal structures, removing rough edges and ensuring that surfaces are smooth and meet project aesthetic or technical requirements.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and modifications on existing metal structures as required by project demands.
• Test and verify the strength and durability of fabricated and welded components, ensuring they meet the engineering and design specifications.
• Adhere to workplace safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe operation of tools and machinery

We may also assign you other duties, where reasonable for your position, training and experience.

The Requirements :

o Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

o Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

o Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Salary - $75,000 - $80,000 plus super.

Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.