Trades Assistant – Mechanical
Core
Provide practical support to Mechanical Fitters and workshop teams across mechanical assembly, fitting, maintenance, and general manufacturing activities.
Role type
entry-level IC mechanical trades assistant
Builds
mechanical components, assembled machinery, and maintained equipment
Domain
manufacturing + mechanical engineering
Required skills
mechanical assembly, material handling, tool usage (hand/power), reading technical drawings, machinery maintenance, safety compliance, physical fitness
Preferred skills
forklift operation, crane operation, mechanical principles understanding, secondary education
Technologies
grinders, drills, overhead cranes, forklifts
Responsibilities
assist with mechanical assembly and fitting, prepare and move materials, use hand and power tools, carry out cutting and grinding, support machinery maintenance and repair, maintain clean and safe worksite, follow WHS procedures, complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC