Location: Preston, Melbourne VIC

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Up to 24 hours per week

Start: Immediate

Interested in Metal Fabrication, Welding or Engineering?

Join our Preston workshop team and gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside experienced metal fabricators.

Mobility Access Modifications (MAM) is looking for a reliable, practical and motivated Metal Fabrication Assistant to support our day-to-day fabrication and workshop operations.

This is a physically active, hands-on role involving metal preparation, material handling, fabrication assistance, component assembly and general workshop duties.

No previous fabrication experience required! We're looking for someone who enjoys practical work, is willing to learn and takes workplace safety seriously.

University and TAFE students are encouraged to apply, particularly those interested in engineering, welding, metal fabrication or related trades. Entry-level applicants from other backgrounds are equally welcome.

Who We Are

Mobility Access Modifications (MAM) specialises in modifying homes to improve accessibility for elderly people and people with mobility needs. With over 21 years of experience, we service Melbourne and surrounding areas.

What You'll Be Doing

- Assist experienced fabricators with metal preparation, measuring and general fabrication tasks.
- Assist with metal cutting, grinding, deburring and finishing tasks under appropriate training and supervision.
- Prepare materials, tools and equipment for welding and fabrication work.
- Assist with assembling and fitting fabricated metal components.
- Load, unload and move materials safely using appropriate manual handling methods and equipment.
- Use hand tools,



power tools and workshop equipment only where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Help organise materials, tools and workstations to support efficient workshop operations.
- Complete basic material tracking, job documentation and simple computer-based tasks as required.
- Maintain a clean, protected and organised workshop.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and instructions from experienced team members.

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who:

- Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
- Enjoys practical, physically active work and working with tools.
- Can perform the inherent physical requirements of the role safely, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
- Has good attention to detail and can follow instructions.
- Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team.
- Has a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to develop practical skills.
- Has basic computer literacy for simple records and documentation.
- Is available for required workshop shifts, including early mornings where applicable.
- Demonstrates a strong awareness of workplace health and safety.

Desirable but not essential:

- Currently studying engineering, welding, metal fabrication or a related trade.
- Previous metalwork, fabrication, workshop or other hands-on experience.




- Familiarity with measuring equipment, hand tools or power tools.
- Basic understanding of technical drawings.
- Driver's licence and own transport.
- Living in Preston or surrounding suburbs.

Workshop Safety & Training All workshop activities, including the use of cutting and grinding equipment, must be carried out in accordance with workplace safety procedures.

Appropriate training, supervision and personal protective equipment will be provided. Employees must only operate tools and machinery for which they have been trained and authorised.

Why Join MAM?

- Casual hours of up to 24 hours per week.
- Opportunity to gain practical fabrication and workshop experience.
- Learn alongside experienced metal fabricators and tradespeople.
- Develop hands-on skills in metal preparation, assembly and workshop operations.
- Suitable for students seeking employment alongside their studies, subject to shift availability.
- Supportive, team-focused working environment.
- Preston-based workplace.

Ready to Apply? University and TAFE students, entry-level applicants and anyone interested in practical fabrication work are welcome to apply!

If you're reliable, enjoy working with your hands and are keen to develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume.

A police check and pre-employment medical may be required where relevant to the role and permitted by applicable requirements.

Mobility Access Modifications takes care of our people, like you take care of our customers.

Pay: From $33.05 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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