Workshop Trades Assistant / Apprentice Fitter

Dowdens Group; Emerald; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Air Starters and Equipment (EASE) is seeking a committed and reliable full-time Workshop Trades Assistant to support our experienced team in a hands-on workshop environment in Emerald, QLD. The role offers a clear path to a Fitting/Turning Apprenticeship after a successful 6-month probation.

You will help with workshop tasks, equipment overhauls, and servicing while learning practical skills and adhering to safety and quality standards. A forklift licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical skills in a trades environment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability are essential for a team-based workshop.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradespeople with workshop tasks and maintenance work.
• Overhauls of large equipment for underground mining.
• Servicing and maintaining air operated equipment.
• Assist with fabrication work as required.
• Support the workshop team with repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Record servicing information and relevant documentation.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop practical skills.

Skills

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Workshop Trades Assistant / Apprentice Fitter

Specialising in the sales and service of pneumatic equipment and stocking a wide range of consumables, Emerald Air Starters and Equipment (EASE) have been a local name for over 37 years.

With a great company team-based culture, we promote a lifestyle balance that supports you to manage your career and ambitions on one hand; and your health, happiness, leisure and family on the other.

We are seeking a committed and reliable full time Trades Assistant to work alongside our experienced Workshop Tradespersons. This role will allow opportunities to develop and hone your skills in a hands-on workshop environment with the intention to enter into a full time Fitting / Turning Apprenticeship upon successful completion of your 6 month probation period.

You will play a vital role, contributing directly to the quality of work delivered to our clients and the overall success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradespeople with workshop tasks and maintenance work, including:


• Overhauls of large equipment for the underground mining industry


• Servicing and maintaining air operated equipment


• Assisting with fabrication work as required


• Supporting the workshop team with repairs and maintenance to a range of equipment


• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment


• Recording of servicing information, photographs and other documentation relevant to the job


• A willingness to learn and develop practical skills in a trades environment


• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining standards of safety and quality


• Strong work ethic and reliability, with the ability to work as part of a team


• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Current HRW Forklift Licence is desirable, but not essential

All applications will be handled confidentially.

Candidates must be legally permitted to work in Australia. No FIFO option available.

No recruitment agency applicants accepted. Any recruitment agency submitted applicant or candidate will be considered as unsolicited and will not create any contractual relationship between the agency and Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment and therefore no recruitment fee will be payable.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.