About the role

Dusty Fabrications is growing its laser production team and looking for a reliable, hands-on person to help keep materials and finished parts moving through our workshop. Working alongside our Laser Manager and operators, you'll assist with loading and unloading, cleaning and checking laser-cut components, forklift operations, routine equipment maintenance and preparing orders for dispatch. This is an active workshop role involving regular parts cleaning, material handling and standing throughout the day. You'll need to take pride in accurate work, follow instructions and work safely alongside others.

Key responsibilities
Assisting operators with loading sheet, plate, tube and pipe onto the laser system and unloading cut components
Cleaning and deburring laser-cut parts to the required quality standards
Counting, sorting, identifying and labelling components against job requirements
Checking parts for visible defects and raising quality concerns with the operators
Packing and protecting finished components for collection or delivery
Operating a forklift to load and unload delivery trucks and move materials safely around the workshop
Checking incoming deliveries against paperwork and reporting shortages or damage




Keeping accurate records of materials, quantities, completed work and dispatch activities
Assisting the laser operators with routine laser maintenance, checks and equipment care, under their direction and within your training
Maintaining a tidy, organised work area, including material storage, tools and finished parts

About you
A current forklift licence and practical forklift operating experience
Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role safely, including regular manual handling, parts cleaning and extended periods of standing
Valuable attention to detail, particularly when counting, checking and labelling parts
Basic numeracy and confidence completing records and using easy computer systems
Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to follow instructions and ask questions when unsure
A practical approach, willingness to learn and ability to work cooperatively in a busy team
Experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, warehousing or dispatch would be helpful
Previous CNC laser experience is welcome but isn't essential—we'll provide training in our processes and equipment

📌 Laser Production Assistant / Forklift Operator Queanbeyan East
🏢 Dusty Fabrications
📍 Queanbeyan East