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Trades Assistant (Metal Fitters and Machinists nec)

Preston, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-27

Core

Support maintenance team in a food manufacturing facility by installing, assembling, dismantling, and repairing production machinery and equipment.

Role type

Junior IC trades assistant (metal fitting/machining support)

Builds

Production equipment, conveyors, fryers, bagging machines, multi-vac machines, automated equipment, mixing equipment

Domain

Food manufacturing / Industrial maintenance

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Manual handling, machine assembly and dismantling, equipment installation, maintenance software usage, photographic documentation, forklift operation, driving

Preferred skills

Valid driver's license, forklift license

Technologies

Maintenance Software System

Responsibilities

Install and assemble production equipment; dismantle and move machinery; assist tradespeople with servicing and repairing machinery; maintain documentation of repairs and modifications with photos; ensure work area cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene; operate machinery and tools safely.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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