We're partnering with a well-established industrial contractor delivering mechanical installation and maintenance works across major industrial facilities in Sydney's Port Botany precinct. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Trade Assistant with a current Dogman ticket to join a professional team supporting mechanical fitters, pipe fitters and rigging crews on large-scale industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist mechanical fitters, pipe fitters and rigging crews on site
- Perform dogging duties during crane lifts and material movements
- Support mechanical installation, bolt-up and flange assembly work
- Set up tools, equipment and maintain safe work areas
- Follow all site safety procedures and assist with general labouring duties

About the Role

We're partnering with a well-established industrial contractor delivering mechanical installation and maintenance works across major industrial facilities in Sydney's Port Botany precinct. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Trade Assistant with a current Dogman ticket to join a professional team supporting mechanical fitters, pipe fitters and rigging crews on large-scale industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist mechanical fitters,



pipe fitters and rigging crews on site
- Perform dogging duties during crane lifts and material movements
- Support mechanical installation, bolt-up and flange assembly work
- Set up tools, equipment and maintain safe work areas
- Follow all site safety procedures and assist with general labouring duties

What You'll Bring

- Current Dogman Ticket (essential)
- Industrial or mechanical Trade Assistant experience
- White Card, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets
- Current driver's licence and reliable transport
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

Highly Regarded

- Basic or Intermediate Rigging ticket
- Experience in refineries, oil & gas or heavy industrial maintenance
- Mechanical shutdown experience
- EWP or Forklift licence
- Experience working around mechanical or piping crews

Salary & Benefits

- $45–$55 per hour depending on experience
- Overtime and penalty rates available
- Ongoing work on major industrial projects
- Work alongside experienced mechanical trades and rigging crews
- Solid safety culture with opportunities for long-term employment

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📌 Trade Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Smith and
📍 New South Wales