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.

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.

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 2026/27 and beyond

Join the Future of Rail Manufacturing in Queensland

Downer Rail & Transit Systems is entering a new phase of advanced manufacturing and is seeking skilled Fabricators to support the delivery of one of Australia’s most significant rail manufacturing projects. With more than 155 years of rail heritage, Downer is Australia’s leading rail business, delivering whole‑of‑life asset management and next‑generation transport solutions. Through QTMP, we are redefining how rollingstock is designed, manufactured, and delivered in Australia.

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program involves the design and delivery of 65 new six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built manufacturing facility at Torbanlea, near Maryborough. Trains will be maintained and stabled at a rail facility being constructed in Ormeau, on the Gold Coast. The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program will support South East Queensland's population and economic growth, as well as Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

If you take pride in precision, value innovation, and want to work in an environment that reflects the future of manufacturing rather than the past, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of an industry‑defining project.

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)

Please note: These are gated start roles.

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You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

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