Trades Assistant

hitachi; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home nightly

Career progression

Overtime penalties

Internal training

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

H-E Parts International Mining Solutions Pty Ltd in Mackay, Queensland, Australia is seeking a Mechanical Trade Assistant for a permanent full-time position. You will assist Diesel Fitters with service and repairs of heavy engineering parts and components in a busy workshop environment.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, safe operation of grinders and spray painting equipment, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Sound mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate grinders, spray painting equipment and other tools safely.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Hands on person who can prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Forklift licence is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in mining/manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades people conducting repairs of mechanical equipment and parts.
• Assist with maintaining the workshop and equipment in a safe, clean, tidy condition.
• Operate grinders and spray painting equipment and other tools in a safe manner.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Prioritise workload

Teamwork

Independent worker

Forklift licence

Mining/manufacturing experience

Tools

Grinders

Spray painting equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

Location:

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0016088

Date Posted:

2023-02-28-08:00

Company Name:

H-E Parts International Mining Solutions Pty Ltd

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

About Us

We are a global business who offer diverse and rewarding careers. H-E Parts International Mining Solutions is the leading independent supplier of replacement parts and components for haul trucks, electric shovels, hydraulic excavators and support equipment to the global mining industry. We are a company where talented people are encouraged to excel and where we foster development and support employees to reach their highest potential.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Mechanical Trade Assistant to join our team in Mackay. In this permanent full-time role, you will be responsible for assisting Diesel Fitters with service and repairs of heavy engineering parts and components.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist trades people conducting repairs of mechanical equipment and parts,
• Assist with maintaining the workshop and associated equipment in a safe, clean, and tidy condition,
• Operation of grinders, spray painting equipment and other tools and machinery as required in a safe manner.

About You

To be considered for this position you will ideally have:

• Sound mechanical aptitude,
• Ability to operate grinders, spray painting equipment and other tools and machinery safely,
• Excellent attention to detail,
• Hands on person who can prioritise workload and work to deadlines,
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team,
• Forklift licence (beneficial but not essential),
• Previous experience working in mining / manufacturing industry (preferred).

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position
• Local work – be home every night!
• Long-term job security and the potential for career advancement
• Competitive wages including overtime penalty rates
• Internal training and opportunities for upskilling