Trades Assistant / Labourer - Fabrication Workshop

About the role

Benmax, a mechanical services provider with almost 40 years of experience, is hiring a Trades Assistant / Labourer for its Canberra workshop. The role supports tradespeople in the fabrication division with hands-on workshop tasks, with early starts and finishes and overtime opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for welding and fabrication activities
• Assist with basic tasks such as cleaning, grinding and handling components
• Position parts for assembly and support tradespeople as directed
• Maintain clean, safe, ready-to-use work areas
• Operate and care for hand tools and equipment correctly
• Communicate professionally with employees, subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Provide information for daily diaries and complete documentation as required
• Identify hazards and report unsafe conditions immediately, and help resolve onsite issues

Required profile

• Previous experience in a workshop, fabrication, construction or labouring environment
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing

Required skills

• Ability to use hand tools and follow safe work practices
• Nice to have: White Card, Silica Awareness and Asbestos Awareness tickets, and a forklift license

What we offer

• Pay of $34-$36 per hour depending on experience, plus superannuation
• Early starts and finishes, with overtime opportunities

To apply, candidates use the application link provided in the original listing.