Fabrication & Welding Support Technician

Hazeldenes Chicken Farm; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rates

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Food discounts

Wellbeing programs

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Hazeldenes Chicken Farm is seeking a tradesperson to repair damaged livestock crates and support maintenance across our operation. You will perform crate repairs, assist tradespeople with welding and fabrication, review work orders, and help keep the workshop safe and productive.

You will work under the Fabrication Supervisor, follow OHS guidelines, maintain tools, and participate in training to develop fabrication and equipment maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication, machining, or a related trade is preferred.
• Physically fit with manual labour and some heavy lifting.
• Basic welding skills required (MIG essential; TIG/ARC preferred).
• Hold a valid driver’s licence and a National White Card.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged livestock crates and restore them to safe, functional condition.
• Assist tradespeople with welding, fabrication and basic maintenance tasks.
• Review scheduled work orders at shift start and plan tasks.
• Complete work orders with records of repairs, materials and time spent.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workshop and comply with PPE and OHS.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in training.

Skills

Fabrication

Machining

Welding

Education

White Card

Driver's License

Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Hazeldenes Chicken Farm is seeking a tradesperson to repair damaged livestock crates and support maintenance across our operation. You will perform crate repairs, assist tradespeople with welding and fabrication, review work orders, and help keep the workshop safe and productive.

You will work under the Fabrication Supervisor, follow OHS guidelines, maintain tools, and participate in training to develop fabrication and equipment maintenance skills.