Production Assistant

WorkPac; Perth; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Superannuation

Stable workshop environment

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking motivated Mechanical Trade Assistants for a Jandakot workshop in Perth area. The role involves hands‑on tasks, assisting tradespeople, assembling and disassembling equipment, and helping with crane operations in a safety‑driven environment.

Shift options include mornings and afternoons. A HRWL forklift licence is essential, with a requirement for reliable transport and a current driver’s licence. Previous workshop or mining experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical workshop, mining, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• HRWL forklift operation essential.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Flexibility to work morning and afternoon shifts.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Experience with mining equipment or heavy machinery.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Dogging or Rigging High Risk Work Licence would be highly regarded.
• Previous trade assistant or workshop experience.

Responsibilities

• Using hand and power tools and workshop equipment.
• Assisting tradespeople with mechanical tasks.
• Assembling/disassembling equipment and components.
• Operating overhead cranes and lifting materials.
• Moving and preparing materials and tools for workflow.
• Supporting production, maintenance and operations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe workshop environment.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Collaborating with tradespeople to complete tasks safely.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Job description

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.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

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.