Apprentice Welder - Trangie Gin

Australian Food & Fibre; Trangie; À distance; AUD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Interest in welding

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Australian working rights

Formation

TAFE training

Outils

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Workshop machinery

Description du poste

Built in regional Australia and driven by improvement, Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) is Australia’s largest cotton producer and a leading agricultural business, producing, processing and marketing premium cotton, grain, legumes, oilseeds and livestock across New South Wales. As part of the AFF team, you will play a vital role in the future of Australian agriculture.

Job Description

About the Role

AFF is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Welder to join our Ginning Maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in the trades, gaining practical, hands‑on experience while completing a formal apprenticeship.

Working alongside qualified tradespeople and experienced maintenance personnel, you will develop skills in welding, metal fabrication and mechanical maintenance, assisting with the repair and upkeep of machinery, equipment and infrastructure across our cotton ginning operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with welding, metal fabrication and general maintenance activities.
• Learning practical skills in cutting, grinding, measuring, fitting and assembling metal components.
• Operating welding equipment, hand tools and workshop machinery under supervision.
• Assisting with the fabrication, modification and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Learning to read and interpret basic technical drawings and specifications.
• Supporting routine inspections and preventative maintenance of gin machinery.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Attending and completing required TAFE training and apprenticeship assessments.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, eager to learn and has a genuine interest in welding, fabrication and mechanical work.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in welding and metal fabrication.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Australian working rights and eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship.
• A commitment to completing the practical and theoretical components of your apprenticeship.

Previous experience with welding, fabrication or hand tools will be highly regarded, however no previous experience is required.