Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice

KAT Vehicle Shelving; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid full-time apprenticeship

Hands-on training

Nationally recognised trade

Family-owned workplace

Job summary

KAT Vehicle Shelving in Loganholme, Australia, is offering a Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice role. You'll undertake a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade and gain hands-on experience manufacturing shelving and storage components for commercial vehicles.

No previous fabrication experience required; you will learn welding, cutting, grinding, reading drawings, and operating workshop machinery, with full-time paid employment and strong support from an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Has a positive attitude and is eager to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work.
• Has a genuine interest in metal fabrication and manufacturing.
• Can follow instructions and work safely.
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail.
• Works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn welding and spot welding.
• Cutting and folding steel.
• Reading and following technical drawings.
• Manufacturing shelving units and vehicle storage components.
• Operate workshop machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Are you practical, motivated and keen to learn a hands‑on trade?

KAT Vehicle Shelving is a family‑owned Australian business based in Loganholme, specialising in the manufacture and installation of shelving systems, slide drawers and storage solutions for commercial vehicles.

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice to join our workshop team. This is a great opportunity to learn a skilled trade, gain practical experience and build a long‑term career in manufacturing.

No previous fabrication experience is required! We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn.

ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP

You'll undertake a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade apprenticeship while gaining hands‑on experience manufacturing our products.

Working alongside our experienced team, you'll learn how to turn steel and other materials into quality finished products used by tradespeople and businesses throughout Australia.

WHAT YOU'LL BE LEARNING

Your training and day‑to‑day duties will include:

• Welding and spot welding
• Cutting and folding steel
• Grinding and finishing metal components
• Drilling, measuring and assembling products
• Reading and following technical drawings
• Manufacturing shelving units, slide drawer systems and vehicle storage components
• Operating workshop machinery and equipment
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment

You'll develop practical skills, learn to use a range of tools and machinery, and build your confidence as you progress through your apprenticeship.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a positive attitude and is eager to learn
• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Enjoys practical, hands‑on work
• Has a genuine interest in metal fabrication and manufacturing
• Can follow instructions and work safely
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team

Previous experience is not essential. Recent school leavers and people looking to start a new career are encouraged to apply.

Basic knowledge of hand tools or experience with practical projects is a bonus, but not required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid, full‑time employment while completing your apprenticeship
• Hands‑on training and support from an experienced team
• The opportunity to learn a valuable, nationally recognised trade
• Experience manufacturing a variety of products
• A supportive, family‑owned workplace
• The opportunity to develop your skills and build a long‑term career with KAT

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

READY TO START YOUR TRADE CAREER?