The Trades Assistant is responsible for assisting the skilled tradespeople (mechanical fitters & engineers) to complete overhauls, repairs and new system builds for hydraulics and pneumatics.Key responsibilitiesAssist with general labour, site preparation, and material handlingClean, maintain, and organise hand tools, power tools, and plant machineryFollow safety protocols and transparent away debris to maintain a hazard-free work environmentPerform measurements, material cutting, or basic assembly under direct supervisionTake reasonable care for your own and others health and safety, report hazards and incidents and comply with HiFraser policies and proceduresRepresent Eastern Automation and HiFraser positively in your conduct and communication with clients, colleagues and stakeholdersBe a proactive and supportive team memberContribute to continuous improvement, including providing input in team meetingsUndertake other reasonable duties as required to meet operational needsAbout youFit and healthy,



able to work manual labour full timeWillingness to learnGood communication skills and able to follow instructionsStrong work ethic, commitment to teamwork and shared goalsPunctualAbout usEastern Automation is part of HiFraser Group, an Australian market leader and globally recognised centre of excellence for complex safety-critical and habitability systems for challenging environments.
Eastern Automation is a specialised manufacturer and supplier of automation solutions to the industrial, waste, water, construction and mining industries.
We have been designing, manufacturing and servicing hydraulic, pneumatic and automation systems and components for 30 years worldwide.
Our hydraulic cylinders are tested in our NATA Accredited Laboratory.
As one of five HiFraser businesses operating across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, we're part of a group that partners with clients across the defence, aerospace, maritime and commercial sectors.
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📌 Trades Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Automation
📍 Melbourne