End Date: 30th June 2026
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:
Brief paragraph about the role
We are 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.
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.
- Relevant High Risk Work Licences (e.g., forklift, dogging, rigging, etc.).
- Experience within utilities or water infrastructure environments.
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