Workshop Trade Assistant - Approx $1,400 per week!

Workfast; Newcastle-Maitland; Vor Ort; AUD 44.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-the-job training

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Zusammenfassung

Workfast is seeking a hands-on Workshop Trade Assistant in Tomago, NSW. Join a busy workshop team with full-time hours and on-the-job training. The role offers a stable path with potential permanent placement and starts ASAP.

You will operate CNC machinery, load/unload wheelsets, perform inspections, and maintain a clean and safe workshop environment while supporting fitters and other trades. Competitive pay and overtime penalties apply.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a manufacturing/workshop environment.
• Competency with hand, air and power tools.
• Physically fit for manual tasks.
• Willing to work day and afternoon shifts.
• Safety-conscious and reliable with good attention to detail.
• Forklift licence and overhead crane experience advantageous.
• Mechanical fitting or engineering qualifications preferred.

Aufgaben

• Operate CNC machines as part of the workshop team.
• Load and unload wheelsets for processing.
• Perform arrival inspections of wheels and axles.
• Wash wheelsets and support bearing seal work.
• Assist with bearing seal breakdown and buffing.
• Maintain housekeeping and workshop cleanliness.
• Support mechanical fitters and other trades as required.
• Use hand, air and power tools safely.
• Keep a safe, organized work environment.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing experience

Tool competency

Team player

Safety conscious

Physically fit

Ausbildung

Mechanical fitting or engineering qualification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Power tools

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Jobbeschreibung

Workshop Trade Assistant - Approx $1,400 per week!!

Workfast is looking for a hands-on and reliable Workshop Trade Assistants to join the workshop team of a leading engineering company in Tomago, NSW.

Location: Tomago, NSW
Pay Rate: $38.00 per hour + Overtime penalties + Super
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (Day shift) / 2:00pm to 10:30pm (Afternoon shift)
Start Date: ASAP

This is a long-established and highly respected service and maintenance provider to freight rail rolling stock operators, known for flexibility and quality workmanship. This is a practical, shop floor-based role offering consistent full-time hours and the potential to transition into a permanent position. Full on-the-job training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

• CNC machine operating


• Loading and unloading of wheelsets


• Arrival inspections of wheels and axles


• Washing wheelsets


• Assisting with bearing seal breakdown and bearing buffing


• General housekeeping and cleaning duties


• Supporting mechanical fitters and other trades as required


• Using hand, air, and power tools


• Maintaining a safe and organised workshop environment

About You

• Experience working in a manufacturing or workshop environment


• Competency with hand, air, and power tools


• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks


• Willing for both days and afternoons


• Safety-conscious and reliable


• Strong team player with good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail


• Forklift licence and overhead crane experience highly advantageous


• Qualifications related to mechanical fitting or engineering preferred

What You Get

• $38.00 per hour + super + overtime


• Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm


• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate


• Clean and professional workshop environment


• Immediate start available


• On-the-job training provided


• Join a supportive and experienced mechanical team

About Us

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate nationwide and ensure all our workers are paid correctly and treated fairly under Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have support or access requirements, please advise us at any stage of your application.