Trades Assistant - Mechanical & Fabrication

Canning Vale, Western Australia 6155, Australia

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Description

Ox Engineering is looking for a reliable and hardworkingTrades Assistant – Mechanical & Fabricationto join our manufacturing team in Canning Vale, WA.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and wants to develop their skills in a busy engineering, mechanical and fabrication environment. You’ll work alongside experiencedBoilermakers and Mechanical Fitters, gaining valuable exposure to a broad range of workshop and manufacturing activities.

About the Role

As a Trades Assistant, you will provide practical support to our tradespeople and workshop team across mechanical, fabrication, assembly and general manufacturing activities.

The successful applicant will be hands‑on, safety‑focused and able to undertake tasks with minimal supervision once instructed.

Key Responsibilities

- AssistBoilermakers and Mechanical Fittersas required.
- Assist with the assembly and fitting of mechanical components under the guidance of experienced tradespeople.
- Prepare, handle and move steel, materials and equipment.
- Prepare and work fromsteel cutting lists.
- Use hand and power tools, including grinders, drills and other workshop equipment.
- Carry out cutting and grinding of steel.
- Assist with fabrication, assembly, fitting and general workshop activities.
- Support the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment as required.
- Follow instructions, technical drawings and work requirements to complete tasks accurately.
- Assist with the safe operation and use of workshop equipment.
- Undertake and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and organised worksite.
- Ensure associated equipment and work areas are clean, safe and ready for use.
- Follow WHS procedures,



company policies and safe work practices.
- Support the team to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to build mechanical, fabrication and workshop skills.
- Perform other reasonable duties as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Safety-conscious and committed to following procedures.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in a manufacturing and workshop environment.
- Willing to learn and take direction from experienced tradespeople.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Positive, practical and willing to get involved.
- Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced workshop.
- Detail-oriented with a solid commitment to quality.
- A good communicator who can follow instructions accurately.
- Capable of completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Previous workshop, fabrication, mechanical or manufacturing experience is desirable butnot essential.

Qualifications & Licences

The following qualifications, tickets and experience will be highly regarded:

- HRWL Forklift Licence – required.
- HR Driver’s Licence – desirable but not essential.
- Experience or qualification to safely operate anoverhead crane.
- Previous experience working around mechanical, fabrication or manufacturing environments.
- Basic understanding of mechanical principles and practices.
- Completion of secondary education or equivalent.

What We Offer

- Full‑time position with a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
- Hands‑on training and opportunities to develop your trade skills.
- Supportive and team‑focused work environment.
- Variety of work across our Canning Vale workshop.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced Boilermakers and Mechanical Fitters.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
- Opportunity to progress and develop your career within the business.

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