Trade Assistant – Karratha Workshop

Location: Karratha, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday

About Us

Raptor Plant Hire is a growing Pilbara-based business providing heavy equipment hire, workshop and site services to the mining, civil and construction industries.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Trade Assistant to join our Karratha workshop team, working alongside our experienced diesel fitters and mechanics.

About the role

This is a hands-on position supporting fitters with the servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy earthmoving and mining equipment.

Key responsibilities
Assisting fitters with servicing, repairs and maintenance
Cleaning and preparing machinery for workshop work
Removing and installing components under fitter supervision
Washing down and detailing equipment
Parts collection and workshop errands
Maintaining tools, equipment and workshop areas
General yard and workshop duties
Assisting with loading and unloading equipment and parts
Following Raptor's safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organised workplace

About you
Is mechanically minded and enjoys working around heavy equipment




Is reliable, punctual and willing to work
Can take direction and work effectively alongside qualified tradespeople
Has a positive, practical attitude
Takes pride in keeping the workshop clean and organised
Is physically capable of performing hands-on workshop duties
Holds a current driver's licence
Is Karratha-based or willing to relocate to Karratha
Previous experience around earthmoving equipment, trucks, mining equipment or mechanical workshops will be highly regarded, but a trade qualification is not required
A forklift, dogging, rigging or other relevant high-risk work licence would also be an advantage

Advantages
Full time, secure employment
Monday-to-Friday roster
Work alongside experienced heavy diesel fitters
Exposure to a wide range of CAT and other heavy earthmoving equipment
Opportunity to develop your mechanical skills and industry experience
Supportive, practical workshop environment
Potential pathway into further training or a mechanical trade for the right person

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