Trade Assistant – Manufacturing

Location: Wetherill Park, Sydney NSW

Job Type: Casual | Permanent Opportunity

Pay Rate: $33.05 per hour + super

Start: Immediate

About the Company

Our client is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer supplying high-quality components to the truck and automotive industries. Based in Wetherill Park, they are committed to quality workmanship, safety and teamwork.

We are currently seeking a reliable and hands-on Trade Assistant to join their manufacturing and maintenance team on a casual basis, with a genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right person.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced Maintenance Supervisors, you will provide day-to-day support to help keep the manufacturing facility operating safely and efficiently.

This is a physically active, hands-on role suited to someone who is mechanically minded, practical and eager to develop their technical skills in a modern manufacturing environment.

No two days will be the same, with duties ranging from assisting with maintenance activities and machinery setup through to general workshop and factory support.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist Maintenance Supervisors with daily maintenance activities.

- Support preventative maintenance schedules and equipment breakdown repairs.

- Assist with machinery setup, tool changes and basic mechanical tasks.

- Perform basic grinding, drilling, cutting and use of power tools.

- Assist with workshop maintenance, factory improvements and general repairs.

- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and gantry cranes where appropriately licensed and trained.

- Receive, move and organise materials throughout the factory.

- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard.

- Complete maintenance records as required.

- Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment.

- Follow all WHS policies, procedures and safe work practices.

Safety & Housekeeping

Safety and housekeeping are non-negotiable.

You will be expected to:

- Maintain clean and organised work areas.





- Follow a Clean As You Go approach.

- Return tools and equipment to their correct locations.

- Remove waste and hazards as you work.

- Correctly wear required PPE.

- Report hazards and safety concerns immediately.

- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical and takes pride in doing the job properly.

You will ideally have:

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing, workshop or trade environment.

- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

- Experience safely using power tools.

- A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.

- The ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Good communication skills.

- A strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping.

- The physical capability to perform manual handling and hands-on duties.

Essential Requirements

- Previous experience in a trade, workshop or manufacturing environment.

- Mechanical aptitude.

- Current Australian Driver's Licence.

- Current Forklift Licence.

- Full Australian working rights.

- Physically fit and capable of manual work.

- Strong commitment to WHS and safe work practices.

Highly Regarded

- Mechanical trade qualification or trade certificate.

- Experience in injection moulding.

- Welding, grinding or fabrication experience.

- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

- Experience using maintenance software.

- WHS training or relevant certificates.

What's on Offer?

- $33.05 per hour + super

- Casual employment with consistent work.

- Genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

- Immediate start available.

- Hands-on experience within a contemporary manufacturing environment.

- Work alongside an experienced maintenance team.

- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

- Long-term career opportunities with an Australian-owned business.

If you're a reliable and mechanically minded Trade Assistant looking for an opportunity to build your skills and potentially secure a permanent position, we want to hear from you.

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