**Metal Fabricator - Whitlands Engineering (Whitlands, VIC - Remote Regional Location)**
**Full-time | Permanent | On-site only**
Whitlands Engineering, the manufacturer of **Superaxe wood splitters** and **Australian-made rural machinery**, is seeking a skilled **Metal Fabricator** to join our team in **Whitlands** — a **small, remote community in the hills of North East Victoria**.
**Important Location Notice**
This role is **based entirely on-site in Whitlands** (postcode 3733), a **rural location approximately 60 minutes from Wangaratta and 45 minutes from Mansfield**.
There is **no public transport**, and the daily commute requires a **reliable vehicle** and comfort with **rural driving in all weather conditions**.
Applicants should **carefully consider the travel distance** before applying.
**About the Role**
The position involves fabricating and assembling steel components for our range of machinery in a hands-on workshop environment.
**Key responsibilities**:
- Minor MIG welding (tacking) and general steel preparation for production welders
- Reading engineering drawings
- Operating bender, guillotine, Brobo saw, pedestal drills
- Assisting with machinery assembly (preparation)
- Maintaining workshop safety and cleanliness
**About You**
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a fabrication trade qualification or has equivalent experience
- Has strong welding and fabrication abilities
- Can work effectively in a small team
- Values quality and attention to detail
- Is comfortable working in a **quiet, rural environment**
Experience with agricultural or machinery fabrication is an advantage.
**Why Work With Us**
- Stable, long-term employment
- Competitive wages
- Supportive, down-to-earth team
- A peaceful setting away from city pressures — ideal for those who **already live locally** or who **enjoy regional lifestyles**
**How to Apply**
Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person