Trades Assistant - MIG Welder & Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Trades Assistant with MIG welding experience to support daily plant operations. This role involves a combination of welding, mechanical maintenance, equipment repairs, and general labouring duties to ensure the safe and effective operation of the site. Approximately 80% of the role involves MIG welding, with the remaining 20% focused on maintenance, repairs, and general plant support.

Key Responsibilities
Perform maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems, including the replacement of rollers and bearings.
Carry out minor fabrication and repair work using MIG welding techniques.
Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the bagging system.
Complete general plant maintenance, housekeeping, and labouring duties.
Follow daily maintenance schedules, checklists, and safety procedures.
Identify and report equipment faults, maintenance issues, and repair requirements.
Work closely with site personnel to ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.
Participate in training and handover activities with the current employee to ensure a smooth transition.





Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a Trades Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, or similar industrial role.
Demonstrated MIG welding experience.
Mechanically minded with knowledge of conveyor systems, rollers, bearings, and general plant equipment.
Ability to perform basic maintenance and repair tasks independently.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and protected work practices.
Reliable, practical, and proactive approach to work.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer
Full time ongoing position.
Immediate start available.
Structured training and handover period.
Stable Monday to Friday roster with early afternoon finishes.
Opportunity to work within a supportive manufacturing and maintenance environment.

Pay Rates
Ordinary Time (OT): $43.48 per hour
Time & Half (T&H;): $65.21 per hour
Double Time (DT): $86.95 per hour

If you have MIG welding experience, are mechanically minded, and enjoy a hands-on role in an industrial environment, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $43.48 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 50.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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