WE FIT UP THE BIG RIGS! From design, fabrication, to fitting up all the cool stuff on Prime Movers. Head Board Frames, Super Duty Guard Sets, Tool Boxes, Oil Tanks — you name it, we offer it! K-Drive brings customer dreams alive by delivering custom builds on (mostly) new Prime Movers. We work with all the big brands: Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Scania, MAN — the list goes on. Join our passionate team and begin your fabrication career the right way. We are seeking a motivated Welder/Fabricator Apprentice to join our Forestdale workshop team for 2026. This is a hands-on, entry-level role where you’ll learn the full fabrication trade while working alongside highly skilled welders and fabricators. You’ll gain real experience in welding, metalwork, and custom component manufacturing, contributing to high-quality builds for the heavy vehicle and fabrication industry. PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an automated one-way interview as part of the screening process. The Role: As an Apprentice Welder/Fabricator, you will work under supervision to learn and develop core trade skills, including: Assisting with fabrication, fitment, and modification of metal components and structures. Learning cutting, grinding, measuring, welding, and general metalwork techniques. Supporting tradespeople in welding frames, bracketry, and custom components. Reading and interpreting basic drawings with increasing accuracy as skills develop. Preparing work areas, tools, and materials for fabrication tasks. Maintaining tools, workshop cleanliness, and safe work practices. Participating in on-the-job and classroom-based training as part of your apprenticeship. Working safely with full PPE, reporting hazards or faulty equipment promptly. Exposure to MIG/TIG processes, aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel, and fabrication machinery. The Candidate: No prior trade experience required — just a strong interest in welding, fabrication, or metalwork. Any hands-on experience with tools, mechanical tasks, automotive or metalworking is beneficial. Exposure to workshop or manual labour environments preferred. Ability to work structured hours Monday to Friday (6am–4pm), with potential overtime. Physically fit and able to perform workshop tasks: lifting, standing, grinding, welding. Safety-focused, reliable, and committed to completing a formal fabrication apprenticeship. Willing to learn to read technical drawings and operate fabrication equipment. Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol screen. Valid Australian working rights required. If you’re ready to kick off your welding and fabrication career and learn from expert tradespeople in a modern workshop environment, send through an UPDATED copy of your CV by clicking the APPLY button today.
