Trades Assistant - Metal Fabrication

Westernautomate; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

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Job summary

Western Automate is seeking an experienced workshop assistant to join our Cockburn Central team. You will measure and cut aluminium and steel, assist boilermakers, perform quality checks, and keep stock levels and the workshop orderly.

A forklift ticket is required, and reliable transport with a valid license is essential. The role offers a probationary period of 6 months with potential for full-time employment after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Physically fit for a fast-paced role.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow procedures and directions from supervisors.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
• Forklift ticket is a must.
• Own reliable transport and valid driver's license.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and cutting of materials (aluminium & steel).
• Assisting boilermakers.
• Quality control.
• Unpacking and packing of orders.
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Maintaining a tidy, organized workshop environment.

Skills

Physically Fit

Hand and power tools

Follow procedures

Time management & multitasking

Forklift ticket

Reliable transport & license

Reliable and punctual

Measuring & cutting

Assisting boilermakers

Quality control

Unpacking & packing

Stock management

Workshop organization

Job description

Western Automate is a family-owned automatic gate & fencing company based in Cockburn Central. We are looking for an experienced workshop assistant to join our growing team.

Responsibilities Will Include

Measuring & cutting of materials ( aluminium & steel)

Assisting boilermakers

Quality control

Unpacking & packing of orders

Maintaining stock levels

Maintaining a tidy, organized workshop environment

Experience and Skills Required

Physically Fit (This is a fast-paced role)

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Ability to follow procedures and directions from supervisors

Excellent time management skills & ability to multitask

Forklift Ticket required (MUST HAVE)

Own reliable transport & drivers license

Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic

Remuneration package includes

The successful applicant will start on a probationary period of 6 months with the opportunity for full time after the probation period

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$35 per hour ( + Production Bonuses)