Boilermaking Trade Assistant (No Qualification) – 4-Day Week

Newman Senior Technical College; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Birdon in Port Macquarie is seeking motivated Trade Assistants - Boilermaking to support our fabrication and shipyard teams. You will assist qualified boilermakers, welders, and fabricators with general workshop tasks, including steel preparation and material handling.

This hands-on role requires practical experience, a white card, and a proactive attitude. We offer a four-day work week, competitive rates for permanent or casual staff, and opportunities to travel across diverse marine projects.

Qualifications

• No trade qualification required; hands-on experience with welding aluminium and steel is valued.
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card) is required.
• Experience using hand tools, grinders, drills, or basic fabrication equipment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist boilermakers, welders, fabricators, and mechanical trades with daily tasks.
• Support preparation, grinding, drilling, cleanup, and basic fabrication activities.
• Handle materials, tools and equipment safely in a workshop or shipyard environment.
• Follow instructions from trades, leading hands and supervisors.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Education

White Card

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Drills

Basic fabrication tools

Job description

Birdon in Port Macquarie is seeking motivated Trade Assistants - Boilermaking to support our fabrication and shipyard teams. You will assist qualified boilermakers, welders, and fabricators with general workshop tasks, including steel preparation and material handling.

This hands-on role requires practical experience, a white card, and a proactive attitude. We offer a four-day work week, competitive rates for permanent or casual staff, and opportunities to travel across diverse marine projects.