Trade Assistant and Mechanical Fitters

Astrum Recruitment; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrum Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Trade Assistant and Mechanical Fitter to join a busy workshop on a large-scale rail project in NSW. You will assist with disassembly and assembly of customer products, keep a clean, safe and organised workspace, and help ensure every job is completed to a high standard.

Key duties include disassembling and assembling engines with guidance, cleaning parts, painting and final assembly, packing for shipment, and operating plant equipment such as an overhead

Qualifications

• General mechanical experience required.
• Forklift licence required.
• Overhead crane operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling and assembling engines with guidance.
• General cleaning of parts and workshop area.
• Painting and final assembly of products.
• Packing and preparing products for shipment.
• Operating plant and equipment, e.g. overhead crane and forklift.
• Ensuring health and safety measures are followed.

Skills

General mechanical experience

Forklift licence

Overhead crane operation

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Trade Assistant and Mechanical Fittersto join this busy workshop team on a large-scale rail project.

You'll play a key role in keeping our workshop running smoothly — assisting with the disassembly and assembly of customer products, maintaining a clean and organised workspace, and helping ensure every job is completed safely and to a high standard.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Disassembling and assembling engines with guidance


• General cleaning of parts and workshop area


• Painting and final assembly of products


• Packing and preparing products for shipment


• Operating plant and equipment, e.g. overhead crane and forklift


• Ensuring health and safety measures are followed

What We're Looking For

• General mechanical experience required


• Forklift licence required


• Previous experience operating an overhead crane preferred


• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety


• A reliable, hands-on team player with a good work ethic

This is a great opportunity to be part of an enviable business who are known for the large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. If you are someone with mechanical aptitude who's looking to build hands-on experience and grow their skills in a supportive team environment, this is the job for you!