Trades Assistant (NSW)

About the role

Due to current growth in business, RISSafety is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic tradesperson or trades assistant to join its growing team in Wetherill Park, Sydney. The role involves hands-on workshop work such as cutting and preparing material for welding, assembling components and sub-assemblies, drilling, milling and machining, and occasional welding.

Key responsibilities

• Operate hand tools and general workshop machinery such as bandsaw, bench drill, linisher and angle grinder safely
• Sub-assemble components and prepare parts for fabrication according to drawing requirements
• Maintain housekeeping in the workshop and help with packaging
• Comply with RISSafety WHS standards
• Lift aluminium extrusion materials up to 20 kg
• Learn and perform some minor welding operations

Required profile

• Trade qualifications (Fitter, Machinist, Welder) desirable but not essential
• High quality of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to understand and work to manufacturing drawings
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to meet tight deadlines and work overtime when offered

What we offer

• Above award pay rates
• Full-time role with immediate start and regular overtime available
• A friendly, established and supportive team in a growing organisation
• Opportunity to upskill and grow personally