A Fabrication Role at the Cutting Edge of Industry 4.0
As a Fabricator on the QTMP project, you will work within a modern, highly engineered manufacturing environment that sets new benchmarks for rail production in Australia. This is not a traditional fabrication role; it offers exposure to advanced automation, robotic welding, and digitally enabled manufacturing systems.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
This role offers Fabricators the opportunity to:
• Gain hands on experience with advanced automation and robotic welding systems
• Develop capability in digitally controlled and high precision welding processes
• Work within a greenfield, purpose built facility designed for high rate, high quality rail manufacturing
• Contribute to one of Australia’s most significant rail infrastructure programs
Be part of an operation scaling rapidly through 2026 and beyond
Please note: These are gated start roles.
Once we receive your application, our recruitment team will review your details and be in touch to discuss next steps.
To apply for this great opportunity please click the APPLY NOW button. For more information about this position please contact Sarah Clark- Talent & Sourcing Business Partner at sarah.clark@downergroup.com
Please note applications will not be accepted via email, please apply via the link.
Downer group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
The role involves working with an integrated production system that includes:
• Robotic resistance welding technology — the first system of its kind deployed in Australia for rail manufacturing
• Robotic GMAW welding systems to deliver high levels of consistency and weld quality
• Fronius TPSi and iWave welding equipment, providing precision control, process stability, and data capability
• Automated material handling and delivery systems supporting safe, efficient production flows
• Fixed and portable fume extraction systems designed into workstations to support best practice safety outcomes
Industry leading jigging and fixturing solutions developed for mass production while maintaining dimensional accuracy
Working alongside engineers, automation specialists, and production leadership, you will contribute to a structured, data‑driven manufacturing environment where quality is built into every stage of the process.
About you
• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industry best practices
• Ability to perform fabrication tasks including forming, bending, and shaping of metal components
• Proficient in welding techniques including:
• Manual Metal Arc (MMA)
• Gas Metal Arc (GMAW/MIG)
• Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW/TIG)
• Manual production welding
• Skilled in advanced and automated thermal cutting, gouging, and shaping
Ability to perform welds to code standards using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
Downer’s Rail & Transit Systems (RTS) is the leading rail business in Australia, with expertise in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers. With over 155 years of rail experience, we deliver innovative transport solutions that keep communities moving.
