Port Macquarie, NSW | Permanent and casual opportunities | Immediate start
Don't have the trade qualification but have the hands-on skills?
We want to hear from you.
Birdon is seeking motivated Trade Assistants - Boilermaking to support our fabrication and shipyard teams in Port Macquarie.
Highlights
Four-day work week:
Monday to Thursday, with overtime available Friday to Sunday
Highly competitive rates:
Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading.
Penalty rates apply Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
No trade qualification required:
If you can weld aluminium and steel to a high standard and have the right attitude, we want to hear from you
Exciting and diverse projects across recent builds, refit and repair work, and commercial and defence vessels
Beautiful regional beachside location in one of NSW's leading tourist destinations
Relocation assistance available
Conveniently located between Sydney and Brisbane
Ongoing work with opportunities to travel
About the role
This is a hands-on role assisting qualified boilermakers, welders, and fabricators with general workshop and shipyard tasks.
You will support steel preparation, material handling, clean-up, fitting assistance, and safe day-to-day production activities.
What you'll be doing
Assisting boilermakers, welders, fabricators,



and mechanical trades with daily tasks
Supporting preparation, grinding, drilling, clean-up, and basic fabrication activities
Handling materials, tools, and equipment safely in a workshop or shipyard environment
Following instructions from trades, leading hands, and supervisors
Working safely and contributing to a productive team environment
About you
You may not be trade qualified, but you will have practical hands-on experience and the right attitude.
To be successful, you will bring:
A current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Experience using hand tools, grinders, drills, or basic fabrication equipment
Previous experience supporting boilermakers, welders, fabricators, or similar trades
A strong work ethic and reliable approach to work
A team-first attitude with a focus on working safely
Willingness to learn, take direction, and build skills in the marine fabrication industry
What we offer
Four-day work week, Monday to Thursday
Competitive permanent or casual rates, plus applicable loadings and penalty rates
Ongoing work across diverse marine projects
Relocation assistance for suitable candidates
Opportunities to travel
Supportive team culture in beautiful Port Macquarie, NSW
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📌 Trade Assistant - Boilermaking (Birdon Group) (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Newman Senior Technical College
📍 Port Macquarie