Fabricator

This host has a very diversified workshop with projects ranging from large structural steel, large developed sections, tanks, pipe spooling, conveyor systems, food and materials handling systems, pressure vessel work in either mild steel or stainless steel. Their Machine shop can handle turning up to 5m between centres together with their CNC lathe and Four Axis Machine Centre for production runs as required. Rolling Capacity up to 3m wide x 8mm plate, together with section rollers for flats, angle, channel and beams. Press capacity up to 300 tonne for the heavier plates to light gauge sheet metal with our two CNC brake presses.

This opportunity is for a fabricator or machinist.

Skills You Might Learn

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
Perform routine manual metal arc welding
Apply welding principles
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
Apply safe welding practices
Interpret technical drawing
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
Assemble
Use hand tools
Use power tools/hand held operations
Use workshop machines for basic operations
Undertake manual handling

Typical Tasks & Duties

Perform engineering measurements
Perform computations
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
Plan to undertake a routine task
Plan a complete activity
Apply quality procedures
Organize and communicate information
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Interact with computing technology
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Perform sheet and plate assembly
Carry out mechanical cutting

Student Requirements

White Card preferred.
Student interest in metal fabrication and or engineering ideal.
A commitment to OHS and teamwork required.

Dress Requirements

Must wear the required safety gear as supplied.
Further details on standard dress will be advised.

Special Transport Requirements

Own transport required