Machine Shop Assistant - Forklift & Quality Control

WesTrac Cat; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Salary Sacrificing & Novated Leasing

Income Protection Insurance

Retail Discounts

Health & Wellness Discounts

EAP Support

Internal Career Progression

Training & Upskilling

Employee Referral Bonus

Emergency/Reserves Leave

Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a hands-on Trade Assistant to join our South Guildford Machine Shop and support daily operations, moving components and materials to ensure smooth workflow through the workshop. Reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor, you will operate forklifts, conduct quality checks, coordinate with machinists and shop staff, and help maintain a safe, organised work environment.

This permanent dayshift role requires a current LF forklift licence and a meticulous approach to procedures and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a workshop, manufacturing, mining, construction, warehousing or industrial environment.
• Current High Risk Forklift Licence (LF).
• High attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues against established inspection criteria.
• Ability to follow procedures, checklists and documented processes accurately.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using safety tools such as Take 5s and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) is desirable.
• Dogging or rigging experience (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload courier deliveries for components and materials being sent to and returned from external vendors.
• Conduct quality inspections on vendor-completed work using established checklists and procedures.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transport components between workshop racking, storage areas and machine stations.
• Support workflow efficiency by ensuring machinists have timely access to components and materials.
• Coordinate with workshop personnel to maintain smooth movement of work through the Machine Shop.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow WesTrac safety procedures, risk assessments and operational standards.
• Assist with general workshop and trade support activities as required.

Skills

Workshop experience

Forklift licence LF

Attention to detail

Procedures & checklists

Organisational skills

Take 5s / JSA experience

Dogging/rigging experience

Job description

WesTrac is seeking a hands-on Trade Assistant to join our South Guildford Machine Shop and support daily operations, moving components and materials to ensure smooth workflow through the workshop. Reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor, you will operate forklifts, conduct quality checks, coordinate with machinists and shop staff, and help maintain a safe, organised work environment.

This permanent dayshift role requires a current LF forklift licence and a meticulous approach to procedures and