2026-Apr-21 to 2026-May-23

Metal Fabricator
HMA Group
Mackay, Queensland 4740
Permanent Full-time
Annual Salary: $76,515.00 to $85,000.00

About the Employer

HMA Group is a leading engineering and manufacturing company servicing the mining, quarrying, materials handling, and heavy‑industrial sectors across Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. Our Mackay workshop provides fabrication, repair, and maintenance services to major industrial clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Metal Fabricator to join our Mackay team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal structures and industrial components in a busy workshop environment.

Employment Details

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Select, measure, cut, and prepare metal stock using hand tools and cutting machinery.
• Fabricate and assemble metal components including chutes, conveyors, frames, reducers, elbows, and industrial equipment.
• Shape and bend metal sections using rollers, presses, and other fabrication machinery.
• Align, position, and secure parts using clamps, jigs, and measuring instruments.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and other metals.
• Inspect welds for accuracy, penetration, and compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct finishing tasks such as grinding, cleaning, and polishing.
• Operate workshop machinery including press brakes, guillotines, rollers, and cutting machines.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with WHS requirements.

Tasks

• Cutting and shaping metal sections to required dimensions.
• Joining metal components using welding, bolting, or riveting.
• Repairing worn or damaged metal structures and equipment.
• Measuring and marking out materials according to drawings.
• Preparing surfaces for welding and fabrication.
• Conducting quality checks on completed work.
• Using hand and power tools to assemble fabricated components.
• Cleaning and smoothing welds by grinding and filing.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalen
• Additional welding certifications (e.g., 3G, 6G, SMAW) highly regarded.
• Safety training or high‑risk work licences desirable.

Skills

• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Skilled in operating fabrication machinery and workshop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Experience

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in metal fabrication or industrial welding.
• Experience fabricating industrial components such as chutes, conveyors, structural frames, reducers, elbows, and pressure‑related parts.
• Experience in mining or heavy‑industry environments is advantageous.

Annual Salary: $76,515.00 to $85,000.00