At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist skilled tradespeople in cutting, folding, and assembling metal components.
- Company: Join Block Air Industries, a leading sheet metal fabrication workshop in Dubbo.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stable hours, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic workshop environment with potential paths to an apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in a supportive team while learning valuable trade skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a White Card and basic tool skills; physical fitness is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Block Air Industries is seeking a practical, reliable Trades Assistant to join our busy sheet metal fabrication workshop in Dubbo. You'll work directly alongside our qualified sheet metal tradespeople and fabricators, assisting with the cutting, folding, assembly, and preparation of custom ductwork and metal components. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on physical work, working with tools, and contributing to high-quality workshop manufacturing and site deliveries in the Orana region.
Key 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 workplace health and safety (WHS) guidelines.
Key Requirements
- White Card: Current NSW Construction Induction Card.
- Hand & Power Tool Skills: Practical experience using basic workshop tools safely.
- Physical Fitness: High level of physical fitness—comfortable lifting sheet metal stock and standing for extended workshop shifts.
- Aptitude: High attention to detail, strong spatial awareness, and good basic maths skills for measuring.
- Work Ethic: Punctual, reliable, and keen to learn the trade.
- Location: Based in or near Dubbo, NSW.
- Forklift licence (HRWL).
- Driver's Licence: Current valid Australian Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
- Previous experience in sheet metal, boilermaking, roofing, or general metal manufacturing.
What We Offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate + Superannuation (based on experience).
- Stable Local Hours: Regular Monday-Friday workshop hours with local stability.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to learn sheet metal fabrication skills on the job, with potential paths toward a formal apprenticeship.
- Team Environment: Join a highly skilled, supportive local workshop team.
Trades Assistant in Dubbo employer: Marty Nelson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
At Block Air Industries, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in Dubbo, offering a supportive team environment where you can grow your skills in sheet metal fabrication. With stable local hours and competitive pay, we provide meaningful opportunities for career advancement while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Join us to work alongside experienced tradespeople and contribute to high-quality manufacturing in the Orana region.
Contact Details:
Marty Nelson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Recruitment Team
