We have been making an impression since 1903 — making us Australia's oldest signage company. From our Sunshine West facility we design, fabricate, install and maintain signage for some of the country's best-known brands, covering everything from illuminated pylon signs and shopfronts through to large-format architectural and retail projects.
Our workshop is the heart of the business. We are looking for a skilled Fabricator / Welder to join our production team.
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.
Day to day you will:
- 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
- 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
Highly regarded
- 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
What's on offer
- Full-time, ongoing position with a stable, long-established Australian business
- $80,000 – $90,000 + superannuation, based on experience and trade qualification
- Consistent hours with overtime available
- Well-equipped workshop and on-site parking
- Genuine variety — no two jobs are the same
- A close-knit production team with long-tenured tradespeople
3. RECOMMENDED SEEK SCREENING QUESTIONS
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a metal fabricator?
- Do you have a trade certificate in metal fabrication or welding?
- Which of the following welding processes are you experienced with? (MIG / TIG / Stick)
- How would you rate your experience welding aluminum?
- Do you have experience reading and working from engineering drawings?
- What is your expected hourly rate?
- Do you hold a current forklift license?
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Welder Fabricator?
- Have you completed a qualification in engineering – fabrication?
- Which of the following welding methods do you have experience in?
- Do you have fabrication experience?
- Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
- Do you have experience operating a forklift?
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