Trade Assistant

Maxwell Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Workshop-based role in Rydalmere

Job summary

Maxwell Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Trade Assistant to join a well-established engineering and maintenance business based in Rydalmere. The role focuses on mechanical support in a workshop setting, with some basic electrical-related tasks and exposure to rotating equipment.

You will assist fitters with repairs and overhauls, strip and reassemble equipment, and handle bearings, shafts, seals, and other components, using hand and power tools throughout the workshop.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Mechanical Trade Assistant, Electrical Trade Assistant or Workshop TA.
• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand and power tools.
• Experience with industrial machinery or rotating equipment.
• Some electrical knowledge or exposure to electrical work would be advantageous.
• Experience working with Fitters and Electricians.
• Gantry/Overhead Crane ticket highly essitional.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Mechanical and Electrical Fitters with repairs and overhauls.
• Stripping, dismantling and reassembling industrial equipment.
• Assisting with bearings, shafts, seals and other mechanical components.
• Completing basic electrical-related tasks under qualified tradespeople.
• Using hand and power tools throughout the workshop.
• Moving and positioning equipment and components.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Rotating equipment

Crane ticket

Job description

Maxwell Recruitment & Training is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Trade Assistant to join a well-established engineering and maintenance business based in Rydalmere.

This is a hands-on workshop-based position supporting experienced tradespeople with the repair, overhaul, assembly and maintenance of industrial rotating equipment. The role is predominantly mechanical; however, there will also be a small amount of basic electrical-related work and assistance required.

Maxwell Recruitment & Training is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Trade Assistant to join a well-established engineering and maintenance business based in Rydalmere.

This is a hands-on workshop-based position supporting experienced tradespeople with the repair, overhaul, assembly and maintenance of industrial rotating equipment. The role is predominantly mechanical; however, there will also be a small amount of basic electrical-related work and assistance required.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Mechanical and Electrical Fitters with repairs and overhauls.

• Stripping, dismantling and reassembling industrial equipment.

• Assisting with bearings, shafts, seals and other mechanical components.

• Completing basic electrical-related tasks under the direction of qualified tradespeople.

• Using hand and power tools throughout the workshop.

• Moving and positioning equipment and components.

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Trade Assistant, Electrical Trade Assistant or Workshop TA.

• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand and power tools.

• Experience working around industrial machinery or rotating equipment highly regarded.

• Some electrical knowledge or previous exposure to electrical work would be advantageous.

• Experience working alongside Fitters and Electricians.

• Gantry/Overhead Crane ticket highly essitional.

What's on Offer

• $48 per hour + full penalties.

• Excellent overtime earning potential when available.

• Workshop-based position in Rydalmere.

• Exposure to both mechanical and electrical work.

• Work on a variety of industrial equipment.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Trade Assistant looking for a well-paid workshop opportunity and enjoy working across mechanical equipment with some electrical exposure, we want to hear from you.