Apprentice Welder: Hands-On Fabrication & Maintenance

Australian Food & Fibre; Trangie; Remote; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Food & Fibre (AFF) is seeking an Apprentice Welder to join our Ginning Maintenance team in regional NSW. This role offers a hands-on start to a career in welding and metal fabrication while completing a formal apprenticeship.

You will work alongside qualified tradespeople, learn to read basic drawings, and participate in regular maintenance and equipment repair across our cotton ginning operations. The apprenticeship includes required TAFE training.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in welding and metal fabrication.
• Willingness to learn and reliable work ethic.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Australian working rights and eligibility for apprenticeship.
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship requirements.
• No prior experience required, but welding/fabrication background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with welding, fabrication and maintenance activities.
• Learn cutting, grinding, measuring, fitting and assembling metal components.
• Operate welding equipment, hand tools and workshop machinery under supervision.
• Assist with fabrication, modification and repair of machinery.
• Learn to read basic technical drawings and specs.
• Support routine inspections and preventative maintenance of gin machinery.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop environment.
• Attend and complete required TAFE training and apprenticeship assessments.

Skills

Interest in welding

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Australian working rights

Education

TAFE training

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Australian Food & Fibre (AFF) is seeking an Apprentice Welder to join our Ginning Maintenance team in regional NSW. This role offers a hands-on start to a career in welding and metal fabrication while completing a formal apprenticeship.

You will work alongside qualified tradespeople, learn to read basic drawings, and participate in regular maintenance and equipment repair across our cotton ginning operations. The apprenticeship includes required TAFE training.