Work on Massive Mining Equipment. Earn Great Money. Build a Long-Term Career. Not every workshop gives you the chance to work on machinery worth millions of dollars.

This is an chance to join a specialist mining rebuild team restoring some of the largest underground mining equipment operating in Australia. You'll work in a modern, heavy industrial workshop alongside experienced tradespeople, learning from fitters, electricians and engineers while earning excellent hourly rates from day one.

Whether you're an experienced Trade Assistant, Forklift Operator, Blaster/Painter or a hands-on labourer ready to step up, this role offers stability, career growth and exposure to equipment few people ever get the chance to work on.

What's In It For You?

✅ $38-$40/hr + Super
✅ Full-time permanent position
✅ Monday-Friday roster with overtime opportunities
✅ Secure, long-term employment with a global mining industry leader
✅ Work on some of the biggest underground mining machines in Australia
✅ Modern workshop with industry-leading facilities
✅ Learn new skills including blasting, painting and heavy equipment rebuilds
✅ Join a team where hard work is recognised and rewarded

The Role

You'll play an important part in the rebuild and refurbishment of underground mining equipment and components.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

- Abrasive blasting mining equipment and components
- Industrial spray painting and touch-up work
- Operating forklifts to move heavy equipment and materials
- Assisting with machinery strip-downs and rebuilds




- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Preparing components for fitters and electricians
- General workshop support and housekeeping
- Assisting with large equipment movements and crane activities

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in people with experience in:

- Trade Assistant roles
- Heavy industrial workshops
- Manufacturing environments
- Mining operations
- Construction
- Warehousing and logistics
- Yardperson or forklift operating positions

Essential
- Current LF Forklift Licence
- Strong safety awareness
- Reliable work ethic
- Physically fit and capable of hands-on work

Highly Regarded
- Abrasive blasting experience
- Industrial painting experience
- Mining or heavy equipment experience
- Mechanical Trade Assistant experience
- Experience handling oversized components

Why This Role Stands Out

Most Trade Assistant positions involve repetitive workshop work.
This role gives you the opportunity to work on industry-leading mining equipment in a large-scale rebuild facility where no two projects are the same. You'll gain exposure to specialised machinery, develop valuable heavy industry skills and position yourself for future opportunities within mining, maintenance and equipment rebuilds.

If you're looking for a role that offers more than just another workshop job, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply Now

Click Apply and our Virutal Recruiter Ashlle will reach out to help you to secure a permanent role with excellent pay, long-term stability and the chance to work on some of the most impressive mining equipment in the country.

📌 Trade Assistant | Mining Equipment Rebuilds | $38-$40/hr + Super | Braemar, NSW (Welby)
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