Trade Assistant

Mexx Engineering Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills training at the company's end

Semi-annual KPI appraisal

Performance-based commission and bonus

Job summary

Mexx Engineering Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast is seeking a Trade Assistant for a full-time, 6-month fixed-term role. You will work under supervision within a manufacturing environment, following SOPs and established criteria. Salary ranges from AUD 45,000 to AUD 55,000 plus super.

Benefits include company-sponsored skills training, semi-annual KPI appraisal, and a performance-based bonus. Prior welding or cutting experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

Responsibilities

• works in accordance with standard operating procedures and established criteria
• works under direct supervision either individually or in a team environment
• understands and undertakes basic quality control/assessment procedures including the ability to recognise basic quality deviations/faults
• understands and utilises basic statistical process control procedures
• follows safe work practices and can report workplace hazards.

Skills

Machine assembly

Testing & commissioning

Installation

Reading drawings

Education

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

Job description

Trade Assistant

Department: Factory

Position Type: Full Time - 6 months Fixed Term

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 plus super

Benefits:

• Skills training at the company's expense
• Semi-annual KPI appraisal
• Performace-based commission and salary bonus

Award Classification: Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010 [MA000010]

Award Category: C13 - Engineering/manufacturing employee - level II

ANZCO Code: ******

Work Eligibility: Able to work in Australia with no restriction

Purpose of the position:

• works in accordance with standard operating procedures and established criteria
• works under direct supervision either individually or in a team environment
• understands and undertakes basic quality control/assurance procedures including the ability to recognise basic quality deviations/faults
• understands and utilises basic statistical process control procedures
• follows safe work practices and can report workplace hazards.

Qualifications:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in automation or manufacturing industry preferred but not essential.
• Experience in workshop machine operations (Manual or CNC) not required but desirable
• Previous experience with welding and cutting machine operation is highly beneficial

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Machine assembly, testing, commissioning and installation

• studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings
• fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• may erect machines and equipment on-site

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Proven ability to work independently and with others in a vibrant, team-orientated environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience, with the ability to accurately and effectively convey information to clients at all levels
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and build relationships cross-culturally and at all levels, and rapidly establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritise workloads with competing demands
• Strong work ethic with prioritisation, time-management and deadline achievement skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment including technological changes
• Be able to work with minimal supervision.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• A current Australian Driver's License
• Forklift or EWP licence
• First Aid Certificate
• White Card