Fabrication Assistant

HydroHeat Supplies; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time role

On-the-job training

Supportive team culture

Growth opportunities

Australian company

Job summary

HydroHeat Supplies is seeking a practical Fabrication Assistant to join our Melbourne-based production team. You’ll support assembly, fabrication, and workshop tasks while gaining exposure to multiple trades.

Ideal candidates are mechanically minded with a safety-focused attitude and the ability to follow instructions and work well in a team. This is a stable, full-time role with on-the-job training in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Role suits mechanically minded individuals who enjoy hands-on work.
• Willingness to learn across trades and contribute to team tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general product assembly and fabrication tasks.
• Support cutting, drilling, grinding, and component preparation.
• Assist with basic electrical tasks under supervision.
• Assist with plumbing-related tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop.
• Follow workplace health & safety procedures.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Electric tools

Hand tools

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Job description

HydroHeat is expanding, and we’re looking for a practical, reliable, and safety-focused Fabrication Assistant to join our team. If you enjoy working with tools, learning new skills, and contributing to high-quality products, this role is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive team environment.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Stable, full-time role with opportunities for growth
• Supportive team culture with on-the-job training
• Hands-on, varied work across fabrication, assembly, plumbing, and electrical tasks
• Be part of a respected Australian company

About the Role

In this role, you’ll support our production and fabrication team with the assembly of HydroHeat products and general workshop tasks. You’ll work closely with experienced team members and gain exposure across multiple trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with general product assembly
• Supporting fabrication tasks including cutting, drilling, grinding, and preparing components
• Assisting with basic electrical work (under supervision)
• Assisting with general plumbing-related tasks
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop
• Following all workplace health & safety procedures
• Providing general support across the production and workshop team

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work well within a team
• Positive, can-do, safety-focused attitude
• Mechanical and practical aptitude
• Confident using basic electric tools
• Confident using basic hand tools

Highly Desirable

• Background in fabrication, plumbing, or electrical work

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone mechanically minded who enjoys hands-on work and wants to expand their fabrication skills. Whether you have prior trade experience or you’re looking to build one, we want to hear from you.