Trade Assistant

Preferred Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 18th December
Hours per week: 38
Location: Kwinana Waste Water Treatment Plant
Base Rate to Candidate: (up to) $50.85
Category: C - Trades
Reason for Vacancy: Absence
 
 
About the role:
Our client is seeking a reliable and motivated Workshop Trades Assistant to support maintenance and operational activities across workshop and site environments. This role involves assisting skilled tradespeople including Mechanical Fitters/Machinists with a variety of maintenance and repair tasks within a water utility environment.
 
What the role will involve:

• Perform scheduled maintenance on corporation assets under direction.
• Follow established work instructions, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Assist in workshop and onsite activities including: 
• Operation of workshop machinery (basic level)
  • Interpretation of technical drawings (basic level)
  • Pipeline inspections and recording of data
  • Assembly and dismantling of mechanical components
  • Operation of cutting, shaping, and pressing tools
  • Transport of tools, materials, and equipment
  • Surface preparation and general workshop housekeeping
• Sandblasting and application of protective coatings (where required)
• Utilize specialist tools, plant, and equipment as required.
• Assist with fault finding and participate in standby/on-call rosters when needed.
• Support onsite safe job planning activities.
• Work collaboratively with tradespeople and operators to complete tasks efficiently.
• Follow guidance and direction from experienced personnel.
   

Key skills and experience:
Essential

• Experience working in a workshop environment (fabrication, welding, fitting, or machining).
• Experience assisting trades such as Boilermakers, Welders, Mechanical Fitters, or Machinists.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools and equipment.
   

Desirable

• Relevant High Risk Work Licences (e.g., forklift, dogging, rigging, etc.).
• Experience within utilities or water infrastructure environments.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.