Trades Assistant - Mechanical Fitter

• Mechanical Support: Assisting with disassembling components, replacing bearings, seals, and gaskets, checking alignment/rotor clearances, and performing functional performance testing
• Precision Work: Assisting with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to check for fatigue
• Tool Operation: Utilizing a wide variety of tools (including torque wrenches, impact guns, die grinders, gauges, calipers, and ultrasonic leak detectors)
• Site & Safety Control: Spotting machinery/equipment, managing area control (barricading), and ensuring a clean, safe workspace
• Logistics: Handling material arrangement, equipment transportation, and ad hoc manual labor as required

• Experience: Proven experience as a Trade Assistant, preferably within a mechanical, workshop, or heavy industrial environment
• Tool Literacy: Confident using a wide range of hand and power tools (spanners, torque wrenches, grinders, etc.)
• Safety-First Mindset: Absolute commitment to safety. You must be able to read, understand, and sign on to SWMS/SOPs, and maintain sharp awareness of lifting loads and overhead works
• Reliability: Punctual, hard-working, and ready for consistent ongoing work
• Tickets: Confined Space
• Working at Heights & White Card required
• Exp: Mechanical Trade Assistant background. Oil refinery experience highly regarded.

Oil Refinery Experience: Previous experience working within an oil refinery or petrochemical environment is highly regarded and will move your application to the top of the pile!

• Top Rates: Highly competitive $39–$42/hr starting rate
• Boost Your Earnings: Regular overtime available to maximize your take-home pay
• Stability: Secure, ongoing work with a reputable team