Trade Assistant - Steel Fabrication | Full-Time | Training & Career Progression

Lead Group · South Coast Area NSW · Full time
Posted 6d ago

Trade Assistant - Steel Fabrication | Full-Time | Training & Career Progression

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~$58k - $68k(Estimated)
Full-time employment on wages.
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Assist qualified tradespeople with steel fabrication and support workshop production activities.
  • Handle materials, warehouse tasks, workshop machinery and general cleaning while maintaining a safe, organised work area.
  • Bring reliability, a strong work ethic and willingness to learn; hands-on experience is beneficial but not essential, with training and potential trade apprenticeship progression available.

About the Opportunity:

Our client is an established steel fabrication and engineering business located just outside of Canberra, working across structural steel, architectural metalwork and general fabrication projects.

We are seeking reliable and hardworking Trade Assistants to support a busy fabrication workshop.

This is a full-time wages position, offering hands-on training, varied responsibilities and opportunities to develop a long-term career in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting qualified tradespeople with fabrication activities.
  • Operating and assisting with workshop machinery and equipment following appropriate training.
  • Preparing, moving and organising materials.
  • Picking, packing and general warehouse duties.
  • Loading and unloading materials where appropriately trained or licensed.
  • General workshop cleaning and maintenance.
  • Supporting day-to-day production activities.
  • Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

About You:

  • Previous experience in a workshop, manufacturing, warehouse or hands-on environment is beneficial.
  • Comfortable undertaking a variety of physical tasks.
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong awareness of workplace safety.

Previous steel fabrication experience is not essential. We are looking for people with the right attitude who are willing to get involved and learn.

What's on Offer?

  • Full-time employment on wages.
  • Varied, hands-on workshop position.
  • Training from experienced tradespeople.
  • Exposure to different machinery and fabrication processes.
  • Opportunities to develop additional technical skills.
  • Potential progression into a trade apprenticeship for high-performing employees.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Long-term career opportunities.

Apply directly or reach out to Chris Minehan on ************ for more details.

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Skills

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Independent workMaterial handlingPhysical staminaReliabilitySteel fabricationStrong work ethicTeamworkWarehouse operationsWillingness to learnWorkplace safetyWorkshop machinery operationWorkshop maintenance

Perks & benefits

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Career progression opportunitiesHands-on trainingLong-term career opportunitiesPotential trade apprenticeshipSupportive team environmentTraining from experienced tradespeople

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