Experienced tradespeople and production staff required.

Your new company
Hays is partnering with a well-established Tasmanian manufacturer renowned for producing specialised industrial products for commercial and industrial applications. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility, our client has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. Due to continued growth and increasing production demands, they are seeking a motivated Mechanical Trades Assistant to join their Hobart-based team.

Your new role
Working alongside experienced tradespeople and production staff, you will play an important role in supporting manufacturing operations and the assembly of specialised products. This is a hands-on position that would suit someone who enjoys working with tools, machinery, and manufacturing equipment while being part of a collaborative and safety-focused team.

What you'll need to succeed

- Previous experience in a manufacturing, factory, workshop, or trade assistant position
- Proven experience operating machinery and power tools
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work from plans or specifications
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling tasks
- Forklift licence is highly regarded but not essential
- Experience in fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or production environments will be advantageous
- Previous manufacturing or factory experience will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return





- Assist tradespeople with manufacturing, assembly, and production activities
- Operate manufacturing machinery and workshop equipment
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Assist with cutting, measuring, drilling, fitting, and component assembly
- Support production processes to ensure quality standards are maintained
- Read and follow work instructions, drawings, and production schedules
- Load, unload, and move materials throughout the workshop
- Conduct basic equipment checks and maintain work areas
- Adhere to all workplace health and safety procedures
- Contribute to a clean, organised, and productive workshop environment

What you need to do now
Through Hays, you'll be offered the opportunity to join a respected Tasmanian manufacturing business with a robust reputation for quality products and innovation. You'll enjoy a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, working alongside experienced tradespeople while developing valuable manufacturing and mechanical skills.Temporary and contract workers through Hays also enjoy:

- Weekly pay cycles
- Choice of superannuation fund
- Easy online time sheet submission
- Ongoing support and post-placement care from your consultant

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Sandesh De Mel via email: View email address on viewjobs.com.au or call View phone number on viewjobs.com.au.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Trade Assistant (Hobart)
🏢 Hays
📍 Hobart