Trade Assistant

Karlka FenceWright; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Training and development pathways into

Job summary

Karlka Fencewright WA is seeking reliable Casual Trade Assistants to support busy fabrication and workshop operations in Western Australia. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys physical work and being part of a team.

You will assist with chainmesh machines, fabricate and weld support, cut and prepare steel, and help with site readiness. Forklift tickets valued but not required; drivers license preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop, fabrication or construction environment.
• A current Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to perform physical work safely.
• A reliable and team-focused attitude.
• Forklift, EWP, or construction tickets will be highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist operation of chainmesh machines and workshop equipment
• Assisting fabricators and welders
• Cutting, grinding and preparing steel
• Loading and unloading materials and deliveries
• Operating basic workshop tools and machinery
• Preparing jobs for site crews
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop
• General labouring and yard duties

Skills

Workshop experience

Fabrication

Construction

Job description

Karlka Fencewright WA is a leading provider of fencing, gates and perimeter security solutions across Western Australia. We are proud of our strong safety culture, supportive team environment and commitment to quality workmanship.

We are currently seeking reliable Casual Trade Assistants to support our busy fabrication and workshop operations. This is a great opportunity for people wanting flexible work or hands-on workshop experience.

About the role

As a Trade Assistant, you will work alongside experienced tradespeople assisting with the manufacturing of fencing infrastructure. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work and being part of a team.

Your duties will include:

• Assist operation of chainmesh machines and workshop equipment
• Assisting fabricators and welders
• Cutting, grinding and preparing steel
• Loading and unloading materials and deliveries
• Operating basic workshop tools and machinery
• Preparing jobs for site crews
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop
• General labouring and yard duties

About you

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a workshop, fabrication or construction environment
• A current Driver’s Licence
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to perform physical work safely
• A reliable and team-focused attitude

Forklift, EWP, or construction tickets will be highly regarded but not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive rates
• Training and development pathways into a trade role
• A supportive team and strong safety culture

Karlka Fencewright WA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.