Profile Machine Operator / Trades Assistant Kingston, TAS | Casual Prospect | Immediate Start
Ready to join a busy and growing fabrication workshop?

Searson Buck is currently seeking a Profile Machine Operator / Trades Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing and fabrication business based in Kingston. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with workshop experience who enjoys hands-on work, operating machinery and supporting a skilled fabrication team.

About the Role In this role, you'll be responsible for operating profile cutting equipment, assisting tradespeople and helping ensure workshop operations run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate plasma and oxy-fuel profile cutting machinery
- Program and monitor profile cutting equipment
- Perform routine machine maintenance
- Load, unload and move materials using forklifts and overhead cranes
- Assist boilermakers, welders and other trades personnel
- Complete material traceability and production records
- Operate hand and power tools
- Prepare components for transport and dispatch
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and safety standards




- General yard and labouring duties as required

What We're Looking For Essential
- Current Forklift Licence
- Experience in a manufacturing, workshop or fabrication setting
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Materials handling experience
- Basic computer skills
- Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks

Highly Regarded
- Experience operating CNC, plasma or profile cutting machinery
- Gantry crane experience
- Engineering, steel fabrication or metal industry exposure

What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rates
- Full-time hours available
- Immediate start chance
- Supportive workshop team environment
- Potential for ongoing work with a respected Tasmanian employer
- Opportunity to develop your skills in a specialised fabrication environment

Apply Now
If you're a reliable, safety-focused worker looking for your next opportunity in the manufacturing and fabrication industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or email your resume to [email protected]

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