Trades Assistant

Cummins; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime penalties

Uniform provided

Further training

Annual bonus program

Income protection

Health insurance discounts

Remuneration reviews

PPE provided

Job summary

Cummins in Sydney’s Western suburbs invites a talented Trades Assistant to join our Wetherill Park team. You will support engine rebuilding, assist with cleaning, inspections, disassembly, and basic workshop tasks while completing on-the-job and Cummins-based training.

This role offers day shift with overtime, all tooling and PPE provided, and the chance to work on diesel engines including High Horsepower units as part of the Rail/Rebuild team, with a strong focus on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Any related mechanical work experience
• Punctual and reliable
• Attention to detail
• Great time management, process driven and ability to prioritise
• Team player with initiative and aptitude for learning

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning, inspections, disassembly, and basic workshop tasks.
• Follow documented procedures and Standard Repair Times (SRTs) to complete basic repairs and maintenance.
• Complete work orders, service documentation, and timesheets accurately.
• Enter required information into business systems and forms.
• Complete required training aligned with skill development and business needs.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.
• Ensure tools and equipment are clean and operating correctly.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Report safety issues, incidents, and hazards to the supervisor promptly.

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists with general workshop activities while completing on the job training and Cummins-based training

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Assist with cleaning, inspections, disassembly, and basic workshop tasks.

• Follow documented procedures and Standard Repair Times (SRTs) to complete basic repairs and maintenance.

• Complete work orders, service documentation, and timesheets accurately.

• Enter required information into business systems and forms.

• Complete training aligned with skill development and business needs.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.

• Ensure tools and equipment are clean and operating correctly.

• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and legislation.

• Report safety issues, incidents, and hazards to the supervisor promptly.

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for a talented Trades Assistant with any mechanical work experience to join our Wetherill Park branch.

• Competitive hourly rates and annual bonus potential

• All tooling, PPE, and uniforms supplied (uniforms laundered)

• Day shift position available – Overtime available to support workload needs.

• Great location Wetherill Park (Western suburbs of Sydney)

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Play a supportive role in the high-quality rebuilding and repairing of Cummins engines, including High Horsepower Diesel Engines

• This role will support the Rail/Rebuild team working on medium duty, high horse power and auxiliary power support units.

• Get a chance to work on the engines of Sydney Trains diesel fleet and do planned and reactive maintenance works.

• Work as part of a highly skilled team delivering rebuilt engines using multiple types of equipment

• Learn new skills, through on-the-job training

• Ensure adherence to all relevant Health Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and report any issues / incidents

• Complete required documentation, such as Safety Check Sheets, Process Quality Checks, Daily Time Sheets

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Any related mechanical work experience

• Punctual and reliable

• Attention to detail

• Great time management, process driven and ability to prioritise

• Team player with initiative and aptitude for learning

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate paid as a permanent salary.

• Overtime penalties

• Uniform

• Further training

• Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program

• Income Protection continuance insurance

• Discounts with select private health insurance, PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles

• Annual remuneration reviews

• Safety equipment / PPE and uniforms provided and a range of personal and professional benefits

Job Service

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Technician

ReqID 2437479

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No