Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers

Structural steel and welding trade workers are employed in most parts of Australia. They primarily work in Manufacturing; Construction; and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. Common duties include: 

• review blueprints, illustrations and specifications to understand job requirements

• choose and prepare metal stock

• cut traced metal sections and shapes with metal cutting equipment and machines

• bend and shape metal sections and pipes by using hand and machine tools, heating and hammering 

• fuse metal sections using different welding techniques, bolting and riveting

• check welds for the width of bead, penetration and precision

• finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in solutions

Structural steel and welding trade workers are required to have diploma degree and relevant experience.

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Metal Fabricator

ANZSCO ID 322311

Job Description

Fabricates and assembles structural metal products, such as framework or shells for machinery, ovens, tanks, stacks, and metal parts for buildings and bridges.

Specialisation

• Boilermaker-Welder

• Brass Finisher

• Metal Fabricator-Welder

• Metal Template Maker

• Structural Steel Trades Worker

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Pressure Welder

ANZSCO ID 322312

Job Description

Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using welding techniques such as machinery frames, bridge parts, and pressure vessels.

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Welder (First Class)

ANZSCO ID 322313

Job Description

cut, shape, join and repair metal components of iron and steel structures, boilers, pressure vessels and pipes, ships and other vessels.

Specialisation

• Special Class Welder