At a Glance
- Tasks: Cut, fit, and weld chassis and suspension modifications on heavy vehicles.
- Company: Join a leading heavy vehicle modification company with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn $50-$60 per hour, enjoy early finishes on Fridays, and consistent full-time hours.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in fabrication and engineering while working with skilled tradesmen.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in welding/fabrication or mechanical/diesel fitting with 2-3+ years experience.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 $ per hour.
Welder Fabricator / Diesel Mechanic/ Fitter for Heavy Vehicles
Welder Fabricator / Diesel Mechanic/ Fitter for Heavy Vehicles — 6am start, 12pm Friday finish
On the tools at 6am, home by mid-afternoon, and done by midday Friday. Every Friday.
Sick of repetitive repair work? This is fabrication with engineering behind it — suspension conversions and chassis modifications on late-model heavy vehicles.
About us
Suspension Services and Mechanical Engineering has been operating in Archerfield for over 50 years and is one of Australia's leaders in heavy vehicle modification with stable team.
About the role
You'll be cutting, fitting and welding chassis, suspension conversions and custom modifications on predominantly new-model trucks — taking your own measurements and problem-solving as the job goes.
It's hands‐on, varied work for someone mechanically minded, alongside tradesmen with decades of experience.
- What you'll need
- Trade qualification in welding/fabrication, or a mechanical/diesel fitting trade
- 2–3+ years in heavy vehicle, structural or plant fabrication
- Strong MIG welding
- Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Accurate measuring, marking out and cutting
- Reliable, punctual, and able to run a job without being chased
- Genuine commitment to safe work practices
- Nice to have
- Truck body building or heavy vehicle modification experience
- Forklift or overhead crane ticket
What we offer
- $50 – $60 per hour, based on experience
- 6:00am start, 2:30pm finish Monday to Thursday — your afternoons are your own
- Fridays finish at 12pm — a genuine head start on the weekend, every week
- Consistent full‐time hours, day shift, no night work
- Overtime available as needed
- Genuine progression for people who show initiative
- Ongoing training in specialised heavy vehicle modification
- A team that takes pride in what leaves the workshop
Welder Fabricator / Diesel Mechanic/ Fitter for Heavy Vehicles in Brisbane employer: Suspension Services
Suspension Services offers a hands-on work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees enjoy a stable team atmosphere, flexible hours with early finishes on Fridays, and the chance to work on varied projects involving heavy vehicle modifications. The company values skilled tradespeople and provides a supportive workplace alongside experienced colleagues.
