Job Description
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Trade Assistant / Rail HVAC Equipment C11:
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Casual - Permanent long term (5X Years duration project).
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Monday - Friday | Day Shift | 7:00am - 3:30pm
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Earn up to $***** Per Hour Casual + Overtime + RDO Accrual
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Company Overview: n
Our valued rail engineering client is a highly respected global organisation specialising in the design, manufacture, overhaul and servicing of critical systems and components used throughout the rail industry.
n Operating from its Granville workshop in Western Sydney, the business provides specialist engineering, maintenance and overhaul services across sophisticated HVAC and rail equipment.
n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Trades Assistant / Mechanical Operator
to join an established engineering operation, working within a quality-focused workshop environment where safety, technical excellence, efficiency and continuous improvement are key priorities.
The Role: n
Working within the Granville workshop, you'll be responsible for supporting the mechanical and electrical assembly, maintenance, refurbishment and basic testing of company products and components.
n You'll apply practical mechanical and/or electrical skills while working under limited supervision and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company quality standards.
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Perform mechanical and/or electrical assembly of company products and components.
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Conduct basic testing of completed products and assemblies.
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Support the refurbishment and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical components.
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Assist with basic fault identification, diagnosis and reporting under supervision.
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Follow engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical manuals and work instructions when completing routine tasks.
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Use hand, power and machine tools safely and effectively.
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Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
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Report non-conformances and assist with corrective actions where required.
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Complete relevant checksheets and workshop documentation.
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Maintain 5S and workplace organisation standards.
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Participate in toolbox talks and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Support cross-functional tasks and maintain flexibility across different work cells.
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Assist coworkers when required or as instructed by the Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager.
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Provide buddy training to coworkers where instructed by the Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager.
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Ensure compliance with WHSE procedures, quality requirements and company standards.
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Take ownership of the WHSE, quality and efficiency of your own work.
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Maintain strong punctuality, attendance and personal time management.
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Complete other tasks as directed by Leading Hands, Supervisors or Managers.
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Key Technical Experience: n
Ideally, you'll bring hands-on experience across:
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Mechanical and/or electrical fitting and assembly.
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Mechanical or electrical component refurbishment and maintenance.
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Use of hand, power and machine tools.
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Basic fault identification and diagnostic activities.
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Reading and interpreting basic engineering drawings.
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Working from Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical manuals and work instructions.
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Workshop or factory-based production environments.
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WHSE practices and quality control procedures.
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5S and workplace organisation.
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Basic computer systems and documentation.
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What You Need: n
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Certificate II in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical trade-related qualification, or equivalent experience.
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Previous experience as a Trades Assistant, Mechanical Operator or within a similar
workshop/manufacturing
environment.
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Demonstrated experience in mechanical and/or electrical fitting and assembly.
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Experience using hand and power tools within a workshop or factory environment.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and technical manuals.
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Basic fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
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Basic knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical principles.
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Familiarity with WHSE practices and quality control procedures.
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Basic computer skills.
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Solid attention to quality, safety and detail.
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Key Competencies: n
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Strong teamwork and customer orientation.
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Good communication skills.
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Adaptability and flexibility.
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Quality-focused approach to work.
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Self-motivated and able to work under limited supervision.
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Strong personal time management and punctuality.
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Practical mechanical and technical aptitude.
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Willingness to support coworkers and work across different workshop functions.
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Commitment to continuous improvement.
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Strong workplace safety awareness.
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Performance & Quality Expectations: n
The successful applicant will be expected to maintain high standards across:
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WHSE compliance.
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Quality of work and workmanship.
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Utilisation and efficiency.
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Attendance and punctuality.
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FTQ - First Time Quality.
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5S workplace standards.
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Continuous improvement participation.
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Accurate completion of check sheets and associated documentation.
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Safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment.
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Pre-Employment Requirements: n
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Rail Category 3 Medical including Drug & Alcohol Screening.
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National Police Check.
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Full Australian working rights.
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What's On Offer: n
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Casual - Permanent long term (5X Years duration project).
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Monday - Friday | Day Shift | 7:00am - 3:30pm
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Earn up to $***** Per Hour Casual + Overtime + RDO Accrual
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Granville, Western Sydney Location.
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Workshop-Based Rail HVAC Engineering Position.
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Mechanical & Electrical Assembly, Maintenance, Refurbishment & Basic Testing.
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Opportunity to work within an established global rail engineering organisation.
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Exposure to specialist rail HVAC products, components and engineering processes.
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Varied workshop-based duties across mechanical and electrical activities.
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Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop additional technical skills.
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Long-term career opportunities within the rail engineering sector.
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So, if you're an experienced
Trades Assistant / Mechanical Operator
looking to apply your practical mechanical and/or electrical skills within a specialist rail engineering and manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established global organisation offering technically interesting and varied workshop-based work, with genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
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