Job Description
Trades Assistant - Mechanical & Fabrication
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Canning Vale, Western Australia ****, Australia
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Full-time Permanent Entry Level
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Description
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Ox Engineering is looking for a reliable and hardworkingTrades Assistant – Mechanical & Fabricationto join our manufacturing team in Canning Vale, WA.
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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.
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About the Role
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As a Trades Assistant, you will provide practical support to our tradespeople and workshop team across mechanical, fabrication, assembly and general manufacturing activities.
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The successful applicant will be hands‐on, safety‐focused and able to undertake tasks with minimal supervision once instructed.
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Key Responsibilities
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AssistBoilermakers and Mechanical Fittersas required.
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Assist with the assembly and fitting of mechanical components under the guidance of experienced tradespeople.
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Prepare, handle and move steel, materials and equipment.
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Prepare and work fromsteel cutting lists.
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Use hand and power tools, including grinders, drills and other workshop equipment.
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Carry out cutting and grinding of steel.
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Assist with fabrication, assembly, fitting and general workshop activities.
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Support the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment as required.
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Follow instructions, technical drawings and work requirements to complete tasks accurately.
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Assist with the safe operation and use of workshop equipment.
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Undertake and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
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Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and organised worksite.
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Ensure associated equipment and work areas are clean, safe and ready for use.
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Follow WHS procedures,



company policies and safe work practices.
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Support the team to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
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Participate in training and development opportunities to build mechanical, fabrication and workshop skills.
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Perform other reasonable duties as required.
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is:
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Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
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Safety-conscious and committed to following procedures.
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Physically fit and comfortable working in a manufacturing and workshop environment.
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Willing to learn and take direction from experienced tradespeople.
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Able to work effectively as part of a team.
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Positive, practical and willing to get involved.
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Able to work effectively in a fast‐paced workshop.
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Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
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A good communicator who can follow instructions accurately.
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Capable of completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
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Previous workshop, fabrication, mechanical or manufacturing experience is desirable butnot essential.
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Qualifications & Licences
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The following qualifications, tickets and experience will be highly regarded:
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HRWL Forklift Licence – required.
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HR Driver's Licence – desirable but not essential.
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Experience or qualification to safely operate anoverhead crane.
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Previous experience working around mechanical, fabrication or manufacturing environments.
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Basic understanding of mechanical principles and practices.
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Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
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What We Offer
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Full‐time position with a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
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Hands‐on training and opportunities to develop your trade skills.
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Supportive and team‐focused work environment.
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Variety of work across our Canning Vale workshop.
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Opportunity to work alongside experienced Boilermakers and Mechanical Fitters.
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Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
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Prospect to progress and develop your career within the business.
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