CNC & Wheelset Workshop Assistant – Day Shift

Workfast; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Workfast is seeking a hands-on Workshop Trade Assistant in Tomago, NSW. Join a busy workshop team with full-time hours and on-the-job training. The role offers a stable path with potential permanent placement and starts ASAP.

You will operate CNC machinery, load/unload wheelsets, perform inspections, and maintain a clean and safe workshop environment while supporting fitters and other trades. Competitive pay and overtime penalties apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/workshop environment.
• Competency with hand, air and power tools.
• Physically fit for manual tasks.
• Willing to work day and afternoon shifts.
• Safety-conscious and reliable with good attention to detail.
• Forklift licence and overhead crane experience advantageous.
• Mechanical fitting or engineering qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines as part of the workshop team.
• Load and unload wheelsets for processing.
• Perform arrival inspections of wheels and axles.
• Wash wheelsets and support bearing seal work.
• Assist with bearing seal breakdown and buffing.
• Maintain housekeeping and workshop cleanliness.
• Support mechanical fitters and other trades as required.
• Use hand, air and power tools safely.
• Keep a safe, organized work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Tool competency

Team player

Safety conscious

Physically fit

Education

Mechanical fitting or engineering qualification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Power tools

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Job description

Workfast is seeking a hands-on Workshop Trade Assistant in Tomago, NSW. Join a busy workshop team with full-time hours and on-the-job training. The role offers a stable path with potential permanent placement and starts ASAP.

You will operate CNC machinery, load/unload wheelsets, perform inspections, and maintain a clean and safe workshop environment while supporting fitters and other trades. Competitive pay and overtime penalties apply.