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.
- Confident and competent handling steel, materials and workshop loads
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- 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 workplace 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

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📌 Trade Assistant / Labourer (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane Metal Fabrication
📍 Brisbane