Trades Assistant with Forklift Licence — Hands-On Role

Aletek; Queensland; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house café

Casual with pathway to permanent

Hands-on training

Cross-skilling

Varied work

Bundaberg location

Job summary

Aletek in Bundaberg, QLD is seeking a Trades Assistant to support our boilermakers, fabricators and sheet metal workers on the shop floor with casual hours and a genuine path to permanent employment.

You'll prepare materials, set up jobs and keep products moving through the workshop, while operating plant and machinery and using a forklift safely. Reliability, a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn are essential to thrive in this fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence (HRW LF) is essential.
• Reliable and punctual with a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist boilermakers, fabricators and sheet metal workers on the shop floor.
• Prepare materials, set up jobs and move products through the workshop.
• Operate workshop plant and equipment and use hand tools safely.
• Safely operate forklift and overhead crane to move materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised work area.
• Follow drawings and check work against quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting better ways.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Continuous improvement mindset

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliable transport

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Aletek in Bundaberg, QLD is seeking a Trades Assistant to support our boilermakers, fabricators and sheet metal workers on the shop floor with casual hours and a genuine path to permanent employment.

You'll prepare materials, set up jobs and keep products moving through the workshop, while operating plant and machinery and using a forklift safely. Reliability, a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn are essential to thrive in this fast-paced team.