General Labourer

Eastern States Engineering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration based on _sk_

Stable, long-term employment

Supportive and team-focused work环境

Opportunity to contribute to a well‑in

Job summary

Eastern States Engineering is seeking motivated general Labourers to join our workshop and site teams in Brisbane. You will support welding and fabrication operations, helping welders, fabricators and supervisors to keep work safe and on schedule.

The role suits hands-on team players with basic tool experience and a willingness to learn. We offer stable, long-term employment and a supportive environment in a well-established business.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely carry out manual handling and physical labour tasks.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools (e.g. grinders, drills).
• Previous experience working in a welding, fabrication, or engineering workshop.
• At least 1 year of work experience in Manufacturing Fabrication, especially in welding / processing preferred.
• Experience assisting welders, fabricators, or tradespeople in a workshop or site environment.
• Wear required PPE at all times, including eye, hearing, and hand protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders and fabricators with daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
• Prepare materials and components for welding and fabrication activities.
• Position, move, and support steel, plate, pipe, and fabricated items as directed.
• Assist with basic fabrication setup and dismantling activities under supervision.
• Load, unload, and transport materials safely within the workshop or site.
• Prepare surfaces for welding or fabrication by grinding, cleaning, and removing burrs.
• Sort, stack, and store materials in designated locations.
• Operate basic hand and power tools where trained and authorised.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly workshop and work areas.
• Follow all WHS policies, procedures, and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).

Skills

Manual labour

Basic tools

Welding support

Team player

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Job description

ESE Aus Group is a family-owned Australian business specialising in steel fabrication and framing, with operations in Rocklea (QLD), Kwinana (WA) and Edinburgh (SA).

At Eastern States Engineering, we deliver high-quality steel solutions for modular, residential and commercial construction projects. Backed by over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, practical solutions and reliable project delivery.

We are seeking motivated general Labourers to join our team.

Our Company

ESE Aus Group is a family-owned Australian business specialising in steel fabrication and framing, with operations in Rocklea (QLD), Kwinana (WA) and Edinburgh (SA).

At Eastern States Engineering, we deliver high-quality steel solutions for modular, residential and commercial construction projects. Backed by over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, practical solutions and reliable project delivery.

We are seeking motivated general Labourers to join our team.

About the role

The General Labourer is responsible for providing practical support to welding and fabrication operations by undertaking general labouring duties within the workshop and site environments. The role supports welders, fabricators, and supervisors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality and WHS standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist welders and fabricators with daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow.

• Prepare materials and components for welding and fabrication activities.

• Position, move, and support steel, plate, pipe, and fabricated items as directed.

• Assist with basic fabrication setup and dismantling activities under supervision.

• Load, unload, and transport materials safely within the workshop or site.

• Prepare surfaces for welding or fabrication by grinding, cleaning, and removing burrs.

• Sort, stack, and store materials in designated locations.

• Operate basic hand and power tools where trained and authorised.

• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly workshop and work areas.

• Follow all WHS policies, procedures, and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).

About you

• Ability to safely carry out manual handling and physical labour tasks.

• Experience using basic hand and power tools (e.g. grinders, drills).

• Previous experience working in a welding, fabrication, or engineering workshop.

• At least 1 year of work experience in Manufacturing Fabrication, especially in welding / processing preferred.

• Experience assisting welders, fabricators, or tradespeople in a workshop or site environment.

• Experience with surface preparation tasks such as grinding, cleaning, and material handling or willing to be trained.

• Wear required PPE at all times, including eye, hearing, and hand protection.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

• Stable, long-term employment opportunity

• Supportive and team-focused work environment

• Opportunity to contribute to a well-established and growing business