About Us
Servicing Darwin and its surrounding suburbs since 1985, AKS Welding & Fabrication has seen it all when it comes to the steel fabrication industry. We use our wealth of experience to provide a top-quality finish with all of our metal and steel products and services.
At AKS Welding & Fabrication, we are proud of our Northern Territory roots. We recognise the importance of good customer service, which is at the forefront of everything we do.
We're a family owned business, with a team of qualified tradesmen who can design and fabricate a range of steel products from start to finish; these products include stairs, handrails, frames, cages, footings, cleats, brackets, air-conditioner brackets and more! We have a well-equipped workshop, which is home to a guillotine, press and mill, as well as welding tools, drills and a range of other equipment. These innovative tools allow us to complete our jobs faster and more efficiently.
At AKS Welding & Fabrication, we have all the necessary licenses to provide metal work services throughout Darwin. These services include everything from the bending, cutting and folding, right through to threading, punching and welding.
OUR TEAM
In 2022, AKS was purchased by long term team members Jimmy Peacock and Colin Ford (Fordy). With their wealth of knowledge of the industry and extensive experience working and leading AKS over the years, Jimmy and Fordy continue to provide the amazing customer service that AKS is known for, with fresh ideas and expertise.
Director | Jimmy Peacock
Jimmy started his apprenticeship with AKS Welding in 1995 and successfully completed in 1999. After multiple years working for other companies post apprenticeship, Jimmy returned to AKS Welding in 2010 and was re-employed as workshop foreman, which gave him the experience in managing and delegating jobs and staff and dealing with day to day customer relations. After a few years, Jimmy’s role changed to Business Manager, which he then gained responsibilities and experience including quoting, and relationship building with customers and suppliers. In 2022 Jimmy and business partner Fordy purchased AKS with the outlook to grow the business and continue providing an outstanding service to long term customers, as well as improving operations to include onsite works and building the customer base.
Director | Colin Ford (Fordy)
Fordy a qualified boilermaker, worked at AKS on and off for 10 years, and has extensive experience and knowledge of the industry. After a few interesting adventures working in Antarctica, Fordy re-joined the AKS team in 2022 purchasing the business alongside Jimmy and brings to the team strengths in workshop organisation and business and employee management. Fordy is all about quality workmanship, productivity, and safety. He continues to work with the team on implementing safe work practices, training apprentices, and implementing improved systems of work.
Workshop Foreman | Aaron Crauford
Aaron commenced his apprenticeship at AKS in 2010 and has been an ongoing team member for 12 years with a short period working elsewhere. Aaron is a qualified boilermaker, has an eye for detail and great time management skills, leading him to the role of Workshop Foreman. Aaron’s role includes training apprentices, quality management, customer service and fabrication. He has built a great rapport with our loyal customers and looks forward being of service.
Darwin Steel Fabrications
At AKS Welding & Fabrication, we are renowned for quality workmanship throughout Darwin and the Northern Territory. During our years of operation, we have built solid working relationships with a number of local companies.
AKS Welding & Fabrication are the metal experts in Darwin. We have a well-equipped workshop with guillotines, drills and plasma cutting equipment to ensure a high quality finish. We offer a range of welding and fabrication services including bending, folding, threading, cutting and more!
