Expereinced Trade Assistant - Mechanical Fitter
Location:
Lytton, QLD
Pay Rate:
$***** - $*****/hr + Overtime (OT)
Position Type:
Full-time hours, Ongoing contract
Are you a skilled Trade Assistant looking for secure, ongoing work with great pay and plenty of overtime? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Trade Assistant to join our team in Lytton. You will be working alongside qualified tradespeople, gaining hands‐on experience across a diverse range of mechanical and site tasks.
What You'll Be Doing
You will support qualified tradespeople with mechanical overhauls, component servicing, and general site duties. Your day‐to‐day tasks will include:
Mechanical Support:
Assisting with disassembling components, replacing bearings, seals, and gaskets, checking alignment/rotor clearances, and performing functional performance testing.
Precision Work:
Assisting with Non‐Destructive Testing (NDT) to check for fatigue.
Tool Operation:
Utilizing a wide variety of tools (including torque wrenches, impact guns, die grinders, gauges, calipers, and ultrasonic leak detectors).
Site & Safety Control:
Spotting machinery/equipment, managing area control (barricading), and ensuring a clean, safe workspace.
Logistics:
Handling material arrangement, equipment transportation,



and ad hoc manual labor as required.
What We Are Looking For
Experience:
Proven experience as a Trade Assistant, preferably within a mechanical, workshop, or heavy industrial environment.
Tool Literacy:
Confident using a wide range of hand and power tools (spanners, torque wrenches, grinders, etc.).
Safety‐First Mindset:
Absolute commitment to safety. You must be able to read, understand, and sign on to SWMS/SOPs, and maintain sharp awareness of lifting loads and overhead works.
Reliability:
Punctual, hard‐working, and ready for consistent ongoing work.
Highly Desirable (Bonus Points)Oil Refinery Experience: Previous experience working within an oil refinery or petrochemical environment is highly regarded and will move your application to the top of the pile!
Why Apply?
Top Rates:
Highly competitive $39-$42/hr starting rate.
Boost Your Earnings:
Regular overtime available to maximize your take‐home pay.
Stability:
Secure, ongoing work with a reputable team.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Trades Assistant - Mechanical Fitter (Brisbane)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Brisbane