Job Description
Port Macquarie, NSW | Permanent and casual opportunities | Immediate start
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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.
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Highlights
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Four-day work week: Monday to Thursday, with overtime available Friday to Sunday
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Highly competitive rates: Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading. Penalty rates apply Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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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
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Exciting and diverse projects across new builds, refit and repair work, and commercial and defence vessels
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Beautiful regional beachside location in one of NSW's leading tourist destinations
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Relocation assistance available
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Conveniently located between Sydney and Brisbane
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Ongoing work with opportunities to travel
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About the role
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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.
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What you'll be doing
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Assisting boilermakers, welders, fabricators,



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