Description

Australian Plastic Profiles / Pipe King Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of PVC pressure pipes, fittings, profiles and conduits for the building and telecommunications industries. The group has been operating for fifty years and is now a proud member of the international Legrand group. The company has a national presence with production centered in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire. 

 APP is seeking an experienced Sheetmetal Worker / Welder / Fabricator to join our Projects Team, supporting ongoing plant upgrades, process improvements, and new equipment installations across the extrusion and downstream production lines.

 About The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll be actively involved in mechanical and fabrication tasks such as platform builds, bracket fabrication, and light welding — ensuring all work meets Australian Standards and APP’s safety and quality procedures.

A solid understanding of industrial processes is essential as you will assist other team members with the installation and commissioning of both new and existing plant equipment — including extruders, hot mixers, chillers, silos, conveyors, saws, belling machines, wrappers, moulders, cooling systems, dust-extraction systems, and pipe rotation units.

As part of a busy 24/7 manufacturing site, you’ll work closely with team members, contractors, and personnel from multiple departments — including maintenance, production, tooling, and projects — to coordinate work safely and efficiently.

This position forms part of APP’s ongoing commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, driving process optimisation, automation, and new technology integration to enhance the performance and reliability of our PVC extrusion operations.

 Key Responsibilities

Carry out fabrication and welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) when required.
Rebuild and service pumps, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
Manage work orders, parts, and updates using APP systems and procedures.

About You

Formal qualifications in Fabrication / Welding / Boilermaking or a related trade
Five years’ experience as a Boilermaker or Welder, ideally in a similar industrial setting
Demonstrated expertise in a range of welding techniques including MIG, TIG and stick welding
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Proficient in the use of fabrication tools and machinery
Ability to work effectively with team members, contractors, and multi-department stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient project outcomes.
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
A proactive, safety-first mindset and a genuine passion for improvement.
  What We Offer

Excellent working conditions and remuneration
Involvement in major plant improvement and automation projects within a 24/7 production site.
A hands-on, varied role combining electrical, mechanical, and project documentation work.