Rail Trade Assistant

About the role

A leading global manufacturer of engineered rail solutions, specialising in signalling, switching and turnout track products, is seeking an experienced Trade Assistant for its workshop team in Kewdale, Western Australia. The role suits someone with a hands-on background in rail track maintenance, construction, heavy fabrication, metal workshops or industrial assembly who wants to build their career in the rail industry. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm.

Key responsibilities

• Fitting and assembling rail turnouts, switching gear and track products
• Manufacturing and assembling specialised rail components
• Heavy-duty mechanical assembly, tensioning and torqueing
• Assisting with fabrication, modifications and general workshop tasks
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Operating overhead gantry cranes to move heavy components
• Forklift operations and general workshop duties
• Performing basic MIG welding for fabrication, repairs and component assembly
• Reading basic measurements, drawings and work instructions
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop and working safely as part of a team

Required profile

• Ideally experience fitting, assembling or manufacturing heavy components
• Background in a heavy-duty workshop, fabrication, manufacturing or production environment
• Experience with mechanical assembly, tensioning and torqueing
• Experience operating an overhead gantry crane
• Valid forklift licence
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening
• Trade qualifications are advantageous but not essential

Required skills

• Basic MIG welding skills, including setting up and operating a MIG welder
• Ability to produce basic, sound welds on mild steel and carry out simple fabrication or repair work
• Good knowledge of workshop tools and equipment
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks

What we offer

• Pay of $38 per hour plus superannuation and penalties
• Full-time workshop-based employment
• Work with a leading global rail engineering company and exposure to specialised rail manufacturing and engineering
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities