Trade Assistant / Labourer

Trade Assistant / Labourer

Are you a reliable, motivated and hands-on worker who enjoys practical work?

Brisbane Metal Fabrication is looking for an experienced Trade Assistant / Labourer to join our growing steel fabrication team at Rocklea.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong work ethic, and is confident working in a busy workshop environment. A current forklift licence and demonstrated forklift experience are essential for this position.

Why Join Brisbane Metal Fabrication?

Brisbane Metal Fabrication is a fast-growing business in the steel fabrication industry. We’re proud of the quality of our work, the service we provide to our clients, and the team culture we’ve built.

We value:

• Quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Reliability, consistency and a strong work ethic
• Teamwork and supporting each other
• Practical ideas and continuous improvement
• Treating everyone with respect
• Giving people the opportunity to learn and develop

You’ll be joining a team where your contribution matters. We encourage our team to share ideas, participate in weekly meetings and take ownership of their work without unnecessary micromanagement.

About the Role

As a Trade Assistant / Labourer, you’ll work alongside our boilermakers and fabricators, helping keep workshop production running safely and efficiently.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting boilermakers and fabricators with day-to-day production
• Operating a forklift to move and position steel, materials and products
• Loading and unloading deliveries using the forklift
• General workshop labouring and material handling
• Moving and organising steel and fabrication materials
• Grinding, cleaning and finishing steel components
• Preparing materials for fabrication and welding
• Cutting and measuring materials under supervision
• Using basic hand and power tools
• Keeping the workshop clean, safe and organised
• Supporting the team with general workshop duties as required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, practical and willing to get stuck in.

Essential:

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Confident and competent handling steel, materials and workshop loads
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Physically fit and capable of regular manual handling
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Driver’s licence or reliable transport to attend work at Rocklea

Experience in a steel fabrication, manufacturing, construction or workshop environment will be highly regarded.

What You Can Expect

• A stable position with a growing Brisbane-based business
• A supportive and respectful team environment
• Variety in your day-to-day work
• Opportunity to learn practical fabrication and workshop skills
• The chance to contribute ideas and improve the way we work
• A team that values reliability, initiative and a job well done

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 5:30am – 2:00pm
Friday: 5:30am – 11:30am

Location: Rocklea, Brisbane

Apply now and bring your skills, reliability and can-do attitude to Brisbane Metal Fabrication.