Truckmate Australia Pty Ltd - Wetherill Park NSW
Working alongside our Maintenance Supervisors, you'll provide day-to-day support to ensure our manufacturing plant operates safely and efficiently.
We're looking for a motivated, hands-on Trade Assistant.
Are you mechanically minded?
Do you enjoy working in a dynamic manufacturing environment?
Do you have a genuine can-do attitude?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to their technical skills in a modern injection molding facility, alongside experience maintenance personnel.
This is a physically active, hands-on position where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Maintenance Supervisors with daily maintenance activities
Support preventative maintenance schedules and equipment breakdown repairs
Machinery setup, tool changes and basic mechanical tasks
Basic grinding, drilling, cutting and use of power tools
Assist with workshop maintenance, factory improvements and general repairs
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and gantry cranes (where licensed and trained)
Receive and move materials throughout the factory
Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard
Complete maintenance records using our Preventative Maintenance software
Safety & Housekeeping are Non-Negotiable
At Truckmate, good housekeeping is everyone's responsibility.




We believe a clean workplace is a protected workplace and expect all employees to follow a "Clean As You Go" approach throughout every shift.
You will:
Take pride in maintaining clean and organised work areas
Wear PPE correctly and report hazards immediately
Contribute to a safe, efficient and professional workplace every day
Ensure work areas remain clean, organised and hazard-free
Return tools and equipment to their correct locations
Work safely while complying with all Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) policies, procedures
About You:
We're looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in doing the job properly.
You will have:
A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Good technical and mechanical aptitude.
Basic knowledge and safe operation of power tools.
A willingness to learn new skills and take direction.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Excellent housekeeping habits and pride in maintaining a clean workplace
The ability to work well within a team
Trade certificate (preferably Mechanical)
Previous experience in trade role
Current Australian Driver's License
Full Australian working rights
Physically fit and capable of manual work
Highly Regarded
Experience in injection molding
Experience using maintenance software
Welding, grinding and/or fabrication experience
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
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📌 Trade Assistant - Manufacturing (New South Wales)
🏢 Truckmate Australia
📍 New South Wales