Afternoon Shift Trades Assistant – Chrome & Hydraulics

AustChrome; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift rates

Permanent full-time

Double time overtime

Health insurance discounts

Retail deals

Salary sacrifice

Income protection

Parental leave

EAP

Team culture

Global network

Job summary

Austchrome, based in Mackay, part of Sime Darby Industrial's Reclamation and Engineering Services division, is seeking a dedicated Trades Assistant to join our afternoon shift. This hands-on role supports our tradespeople in the workshop and contributes to essential tasks.

Join a team with 30+ years in the region, offering a permanent full-time opportunity with competitive pay, penalty rates with double time after overtime, and employee benefits including health discounts and more.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant or labourer in a workshop or industrial setting
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills
• A commitment to safety and the ability to follow clear instructions
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly and disassembly of hydraulic cylinders and mechanical components
• Operation of chrome stripping and chroming tanks
• Chrome and HVOF polishing processes
• Operation of HVOF and ARC spray rooms
• Perform painting and sandblasting tasks
• Perform general logistic and warehouse duties
• Clean, flush, dress, and polish parts
• Carry out measurement and quality checks on components
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
• Learn and operate workshop machinery and tooling as required

Job description

Austchrome, based in Mackay, part of Sime Darby Industrial's Reclamation and Engineering Services division, is seeking a dedicated Trades Assistant to join our afternoon shift. This hands-on role supports our tradespeople in the workshop and contributes to essential tasks.

Join a team with 30+ years in the region, offering a permanent full-time opportunity with competitive pay, penalty rates with double time after overtime, and employee benefits including health discounts and more.