Mechanical Workshop Assistant - Hands-on Repairs & Safety

hitachi; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E Parts International Mining Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on workshop assistant to support tradespeople in repairing mechanical equipment and maintaining a safe, clean workshop in Regency Park, SA. The role covers operation of grinders and painting equipment, along with accurate recording and cost-communication tasks.

Full-time, on-site position with a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude, basic numeracy, and the ability to follow SOPs, read

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and develop.
• Understanding of Safe Operating Procedures.
• Basic numeracy skills, with the ability to use these skills with weight, volume, and distance measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinders, spray painting equipment and other tools and machinery as required, in a safe manner.
• Assist trades people conducting repairs of mechanical equipment and parts.
• Assist with maintaining the workshop and associated equipment in a safe, clean, and tidy condition.
• Read and comprehend instructions, memos, general correspondence and apply the knowledge of a reasonable person to carry out instructions.
• Develop knowledge of workshop procedures, the use and maintenance of workshop equipment, and operation of a plant.
• Record information as required or as detailed in scopes of work/job routes.
• Supply relevant information to enable the Branch Manager or Salesperson to provide a costing for the customer.
• General knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare regulations; and
• Work both autonomously and within a team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading comprehension

Numeracy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift license

Dogging

Job description

H-E Parts International Mining Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on workshop assistant to support tradespeople in repairing mechanical equipment and maintaining a safe, clean workshop in Regency Park, SA. The role covers operation of grinders and painting equipment, along with accurate recording and cost-communication tasks.

Full-time, on-site position with a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude, basic numeracy, and the ability to follow SOPs, read