Global Defence Solutions
location_on Nowra, NSW

About the Company:

GDS is an Australian leader in field support solutions. We’ve won multiple awards for our work and successfully delivered deployable force infrastructure solutions to the Australian Defence Force, Government Organisations and the Space Industry for over 25 years.

Our range of products are smart, safe, highly mobile and endlessly versatile; custom built to meet the unique requirements of every deployment.

What we can offer:

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Performance bonus scheme
  • Bonus Annual Leave days
  • Paid Reservists Leave
  • Paid Volunteer Leave
  • A supportive and flexible work environment
  • EAP – Free counselling services
  • A commitment to your professional development

About the role:

As a Sheetmetal Fabricator, you are responsible for quality welding and general sheet metal fabrication which also includes operating sheet metal machinery. You must have previous experience in the assembly, installation and maintenance of sheet metal and expert knowledge of fabrication tools and equipment.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Reading technical drawings
  • Welding
  • Assembling components
  • Manipulating steel, plastic, and other materials by cutting, bending, or grinding.
  • Checking measurements and dimensions and ensuring materials made are to the correct specifications
  • Create templates for repetitive fabrication tasks
  • Buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces
  • Set up and operate machinery including, rollers, drill press, flame cutters, brakes, and shears.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues
  • Adhere to all workplace, health, and safety procedures

Qualifications and Skills Required:

  • Qualified Sheetmetal Trades Worker/Boilermaker
  • Proficient with MIG & TIG welding
  • High attention to detail and quality
  • Expert knowledge of fabrication tools and equipment
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Most importantly you must be reliable and have a positive can-do attitude.

We are looking for someone to start straight away – apply now if interested.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact our team: recruitment@alkath.group

You must be prepared to undergo a national police check and pre-employment medical as part of the recruitment process.

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