Job Description

OZ Excavator Buckets is a well-established manufacturer of excavator attachments based in Oxley, Brisbane. We design and manufacture high-quality excavator buckets and attachments supplied across Australia.

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Due to a recent team member moving on, we are seeking a Production Assistant to join our workshop team supporting our surface finishing and paint preparation department. This role will start as full time casual role with pathway to permanent.

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About the Role

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This role plays an important part in ensuring our excavator attachments leave the workshop looking clean, professional and ready for painting.

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Working closely with our fabrication and paint teams, you will assist in preparing steel attachments and components prior to entering the paint booth.

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Much of the work involves carefully preparing steel surfaces using grinders and hand tools, ensuring attachments are clean, free from sharp edges, grind marks and imperfections before painting.

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We are looking for someone who takes pride in producing clean, high-quality work and understands the importance of finish and presentation.

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Typical Tasks

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- Grinding and smoothing welds and steel edges
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- Removing sharp edges, burrs and surface imperfections
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- Cleaning attachments prior to painting
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- Preparing excavator attachments and components for the paint booth
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- Using orbital sanders to blend blemishes in primer prior to final paint
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- Assisting with paint preparation and spray painting when required
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- Using hand tools, grinders and workshop equipment
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- Moving steel attachments using lifting aids and cranes
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- Working with the production team to maintain quality standards
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About You

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- We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, good attention to detail and pride in their work.
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- Previous workshop or manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential — we are happy to train the right person.
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- To be successful in this role you will have:
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- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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- Pride in producing clean, quality work
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- Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools
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- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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- Reliable transport to our Oxley workshop (public transport is limited)
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- Ability to lift items up to 20kg when required
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- Highly regarded but not essential:
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- Previous experience in fabrication or manufacturing
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- Experience using grinders or power tools
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- Paint preparation or spray painting experience
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What We Offer

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- Full training provided
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- Stable long-term employment (Full time casual role with pathway to permanent)
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- Supportive team environment
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- Opportunity to gain exposure to steel fabrication and manufacturing
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- Friday 6am-12pm
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- Overtime available when required
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- Free on-site parking
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This role is ideal for someone looking to start or grow a career in the steel fabrication and manufacturing industry.

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If you are reliable, take pride in your work and enjoy working in a hands-on workshop workplace, we'd like to hear from you.

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📌 Production Assistant - Surface Finish/Paint Prep (Queensland)
🏢 OZ Excavator Buckets
📍 Queensland