Welder (First Class)

Position: Welder (First Class) Position Type: Full Time Salary: $84,968 p/a plus Super Employer Name: G.K. Staff Pty Ltd A.B.N. 86 158 938 875 Job Location: 195 Hume Highway, Somerton, VIC, 3062, AUSTRALIA Advertising Period: 28 days - 15 Sep 2026 > 13 Oct 2026 To Apply: Please include Reference: J1796-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to apply@jobsource.net.au Summary Our client G.K. Staff Pty Ltd, operating as Gorski Engineering, is seeking to add a Welder (First Class) to its established Somerton manufacturing team. With a proud Australian family-owned heritage dating from 1975, the business designs and manufactures premium tipper bodies, combining skilled fabrication, engineering expertise, quality materials, VASS certification and PBS compliance within its comprehensive on-site operation. The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: - Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine welding, fabrication and assembly requirements. - Select, inspect, clean and prepare steel and other metal stock for fabrication work. - Measure, mark and cut metal sections accurately using appropriate hand and powered cutting equipment. - Shape and bend metal components using workshop machinery, heating methods and suitable fabrication techniques. - Align and position components precisely using measuring instruments, clamps, jigs and hand tools. - Join metal sections using appropriate welding techniques to achieve strong, accurate and durable assemblies. - Fabricate and repair structural components used in custom-built tipper bodies and related transport equipment. - Inspect completed welds for bead width, penetration, alignment, strength and overall workmanship quality. - Grind, file and smooth welded joints to achieve required finishes and safe finished surfaces. - Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely in accordance with workshop procedures and manufacturer instructions. - Identify fabrication defects or dimensional issues and undertake necessary corrective welding or repair work. - Maintain welding tools, equipment and work areas in clean, safe and serviceable condition. - Work collaboratively with engineers, fabricators and workshop personnel to meet production schedules and specifications. - Follow workplace health and safety requirements while maintaining consistent quality throughout all fabrication activities. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role: - Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV in welding, fabrication or a closely related metal trades discipline. - Possess a minimum of 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience as a Welder (First Class). - Demonstrate strong practical capability in welding, metal fabrication, cutting, shaping, fitting and assembly within a manufacturing environment. - Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications accurately to determine fabrication and welding requirements. - Produce consistently high-quality welds with appropriate penetration, alignment and finish while meeting specified dimensions and tolerances. - Use welding equipment, hand tools, measuring instruments and fabrication machinery safely, accurately and efficiently in workshop operations. - Demonstrate sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, including safe handling of materials and welding equipment. - Work effectively within a team, follow production priorities and maintain dependable workmanship across custom fabrication projects. To Apply: Please include Reference: J1796-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to apply@jobsource.net.au Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.