Sheet Metal Workshop Assistant — Local Hours & Growth

Marty Nelson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Stable local hours

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Block Air Industries in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking a practical Trades Assistant to join its busy sheet metal workshop. You will assist with cutting, folding, assembly of ductwork and metal components, and support site deliveries in the Orana region.

This role suits hands-on workers who enjoy using tools and contributing to high-quality workshop manufacturing. Local hours, with opportunities toward apprenticeship paths.

Qualifications

• White Card required and NSW Construction Induction.
• Practical hand and power tool skills with safe handling.
• High physical fitness for lifting and standing during shifts.
• Good attention to detail, spatial awareness and basic maths.
• Punctual, reliable and eager to learn the trade.
• Based in or near Dubbo, NSW, with valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Forklift licence (HRWL) required.
• Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
• Experience in sheet metal, boilermaking, roofing, or general metal manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified sheet metal workers with cutting, bending, rolling, and assembling metal sheet components and ductwork.
• Operate basic workshop machinery (guillotines, folders, drills, grinders) safely under supervision.
• Prepare materials, measure, mark, and deburr metal sheets prior to fabrication.
• Load, unload, and secure fabricated stock for delivery or installation sites.
• Keep the workshop, tools, machinery, and work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Follow job sheets, technical drawings, and strict WHS guidelines.

Skills

White Card

Hand & Power Tools

Physical Fitness

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Forklift licence HRWL

Driver's Licence

Sheet metal experience

Boilermaking

Roofing experience

Metal manufacturing

Tools

Guillotines

Folders

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Block Air Industries in Dubbo, NSW, is seeking a practical Trades Assistant to join its busy sheet metal workshop. You will assist with cutting, folding, assembly of ductwork and metal components, and support site deliveries in the Orana region.

This role suits hands-on workers who enjoy using tools and contributing to high-quality workshop manufacturing. Local hours, with opportunities toward apprenticeship paths.