General Hand / Machine Operator

ACE; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Group in Molendinar, QLD is seeking a motivated General Hand to support workshop operations, fabrication and refurbishment projects in a fast-paced environment. You will work with skilled trades, operate grinders and hand tools, and contribute to material handling, safety and quality workmanship.

Immediate start for the right person who is physically fit and holds a forklift licence. The role offers variety, stability and a pathway to broader workshop duties, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using grinders and hand tools.
• Rigging experience is highly regarded.
• Forklift licence is essential.
• Strong safety awareness and reliable work ethic.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
• Sandblasting experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinders, hammers and workshop equipment safely.
• Assist with plate clean-ups and preparation work.
• Support fabrication and refurbishment activities.
• Assist with sandblasting duties when required.
• Load, unload and move materials throughout the workshop.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Conduct basic equipment checks and follow site safety procedures.
• Assist trades and workshop staff with day-to-day operational tasks.

Skills

Workshop experience

Grinders & hand tools

Team player

Safety conscious

Tools

Grinders

Hand tools

Forklift licence

Rigging

Job description

General Hand - ACE Group | Molendinar QLD

ACE Group is a well-established Australian company supporting the mining and industrial sectors with high-quality manufacturing, refurbishment and maintenance solutions. We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable General Hand to join our busy Molendinar workshop team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced workshop environment and has experience using grinders, hammers and general workshop tools. Experience with sandblasting and plate clean-ups will be highly regarded.

About the Role

Working alongside skilled tradespeople, you will assist with workshop operations, equipment preparation, material handling and general labouring duties to support production requirements. The role offers variety, stability and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate grinders, hammers and general workshop equipment safely
• Assist with plate clean-ups and preparation work
• Support fabrication and refurbishment activities
• Assist with sandblasting duties when required
• Load, unload and move materials throughout the workshop
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment
• Conduct basic equipment checks and follow site safety procedures
• Assist trades and workshop staff with day-to-day operational tasks

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment
• Experience using grinders and hand tools
• Rigging experience - highly regarded
• Forklift Licence - essential
• Strong safety awareness and reliable work ethic
• Ability to work well within a team
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
• Sandblasting experience highly regarded
• Experience with plate clean-ups advantageous

Why Join ACE Group?

• Stable, full-time employment with ongoing work in an established Australian business.
• Variety in your working day, supporting workshop operations, fabrication and refurbishment projects.
• Supportive team environment where safety, teamwork and quality workmanship are valued.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're reliable, safety-focused and enjoy hands-on workshop work, we'd love to hear from you!