Production Assistant

WorkPac; Cockburn; Sur place; AUD 62 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WorkPac is recruiting a Mechanical Trade Assistant for a Jandakot-based workshop. The role involves assisting tradespeople, using hand and power tools, assembling and disassembling equipment, and helping with crane operations, all while upholding safety standards.

Applicants should have mechanical workshop or industrial experience, HRWL forklift license, a valid driver's licence and reliable transport, and flexibility to work morning or afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical workshop, mining, manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience using a range of hand and power tools.
• HRWL forklift operation is essential.
• Current driver’s licence with reliable transport.
• Flexibility to work morning and afternoon shifts.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Dogging/Rigging High Risk Work Licence is advantageous.
• Previous Trade Assistant or mechanical workshop experience.

Responsabilités

• Assist tradespeople with general mechanical workshop tasks.
• Use hand and power tools, including rattle guns and tape measures.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment and machinery.
• Operate overhead cranes and assist with lifting and material handling.
• Move, handle and prepare materials and tools for workshop operations.
• Support workshop production, maintenance and general operational requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workshop environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Work collaboratively with tradespeople and other workshop personnel.

Connaissances

Experience with hand tools

Experience with power tools

Safety oriented

HRWL forklift

Outils

Overhead cranes

Description du poste

Job details

Mechanical Trade Assistant Workshop

Jandakot-based workshop

$54.49 per hour + super (base + penalties)

Morning Shift: 6:00am 2:30pm | Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm 10:30pm

About the Client:

Our client is seeking motivated and reliable Mechanical Trade Assistants to join their workshop team in Jandakot. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous mechanical workshop, mining, manufacturing or industrial experience who enjoy hands‑on work and take pride in maintaining a safe and organised work environment.

The ideal candidates will have experience using hand and power tools, a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety. A current High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for forklift operation is essential, while candidates holding dogging and/or rigging tickets will be highly regarded. Applicants must have their own reliable transport and a current driver's licence, with flexibility to work across morning and afternoon shifts as required.

What You Will Be Doing:

Using hand and power tools, including rattle guns, tape measures and other workshop equipment.

Assisting tradespeople with general mechanical workshop tasks and activities.

Assembling and disassembling equipment, machinery and mechanical components.

Operating overhead cranes and assisting with lifting and material‑handling activities.

Moving, handling and preparing materials, tools and equipment for workshop operations.

Supporting workshop production, maintenance and general operational requirements.

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.

Following all workplace health and safety procedures, policies and requirements.

Working collaboratively with tradespeople and other workshop personnel to complete tasks efficiently and safely.

What You Will Need:

Previous experience working in a mechanical workshop, mining, manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience using a range of hand and power tools.

Current High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for forklift operation essential.

Current driver's licence and reliable personal transport.

Flexibility to work morning and afternoon shifts as required.

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Good attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.

Physically capable of performing hands‑on workshop duties.

Previous experience working with mining equipment or heavy machinery.

Experience operating overhead cranes.

Dogging and/or Rigging High Risk Work Licence.

Previous experience as a Trade Assistant or within a mechanical workshop.

What's In It For You:

Competitive pay rate of $54.49 per hour + super (base + penalties).

Jandakot-based workshop location.

Consistent shift options, with morning shifts from 6:00am 2:30pm and afternoon shifts from 2:00pm 10:30pm.

Opportunity to gain further experience working alongside skilled tradespeople.

Hands‑on work with mechanical equipment, machinery and components.

Opportunity to develop your skills in an industrial workshop environment.

Be part of a team that prioritises safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.