Oxworks is looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our Manufacturing Team in Crestmead. This is a full-time position with 38 hours per week, plus overtime when it’s available. If you’ve got the skills to read complex drawings, produce quality fabricated products, and work as part of a team that actually supports each other, this could be a solid fit. We’re Australia’s largest privately owned manufacturer of fencing products, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.
Who We Are
Oxworks has been a market leader in the fencing industry for over 20 years. We’re proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 300 staff across 19 locations nationally. We’ve built a loyal customer following through our extensive product range, exceptional service, and quality delivery. But more than that, we’ve built a workplace where people actually want to stay many of our team have been with us for over 10 years. If you’re looking for stability, growth, and a positive team culture, this is the place to be.
The Role
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll be a key person in our manufacturing process. Your primary focus will be:
- Welding and fabricating products: You’ll actively participate in day-to-day activities, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. Every product needs to be produced within approved tolerances.
- Reading detailed drawings: You’ll interpret drawings generated in AutoCAD, TEKLA, and Excel, and produce high-quality finished products according to each work order.
- Meeting delivery targets: We aim for 100% DIFOT (Delivered In Full, On Time) every day, while minimizing errors and reworks.
- Maintaining equipment: You’ll complete daily maintenance and cleaning of machinery to keep operations running smoothly.
- Improving efficiency: You’ll help reduce operating costs by following standard operating procedures and looking for ways to do things better.
- Promoting teamwork: You’ll work collaboratively within the Manufacturing departments to make sure everyone’s working toward the same goal—exceeding customer expectations.
- Staying safe: Safety compliance is non-negotiable, every single day.
- Fostering a positive environment: You’ll help promote a harmonious, can-do approach to servicing our customers.
What You’ll Need
- Trade Certificate preferred but not essential if you’ve got the experience, we want to hear from you.
- Ability to read and understand complex drawings this is a key part of the role.
- Experience operating and maintaining welding machinery you know your way around the equipment.
- Current Driver’s License to get yourself to and from work.
- Current Forklift License is a bonus if you’ve got it, let us know.
- Current First Aid Certificate is also a bonus.
- Demonstrated experience working in a team environment within manufacturing.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with the team and follow instructions.
Why Oxworks?
PROUD TO BE AUSTRALIAN
We’re proudly Australian owned and operated, with a clear vision and values that foster respect for people and a positive team culture.
INVESTED IN THE FUTURE
With heavy investment in the future, we boast industry-leading technology, tools, and equipment.
DRIVEN BY PEOPLE AND PROCESS
We’re driven by people and processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement in all areas.
LEARNING ORGANISATION
As a learning organisation, we offer ongoing opportunities for everyone to promote growth and development.
STABILITY
We’re committed to providing long-term job security and growth opportunities many of our team have been here for over a decade.
MARKET LEADER
Being a market leader means we have a loyal customer following due to our extensive product range, exceptional customer service, quality delivery, and value.
Is Oxworks Right for You?
We’re seeking reliable, motivated staff who take pride in their work. If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a challenging and rewarding environment, Oxworks is the perfect place for you.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Positive Team Culture
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities
- Discounts on Products and Retailers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Team Lunches
- Salary Ranges 17$ per hr depends on experience
- Traineeship and Apprenticeship Programs
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in working for an industry-leading and rapidly expanding company, we’d like to hear from you.
When you apply, be ready to answer these questions:
- Do you have the legal right to work in Australia?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Welder Fabricator?
- Are you willing to purchase your own PAPR Safety Helmet?
- What is your expected hourly rate?
- Are you available to work a minimum of 38 hours per week, plus overtime as required?
Apply now through the original job posting. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so the sooner you apply, the sooner we can connect.
Oxworks will not accept applications from agencies for this position.
Let’s see if this is the right fit for you.
