Trade Assistant

Job ID 23015955
Manawatū-Whanganui, Palmerston North
Full-time
Listed on 8 Jan 2026

About this job

An engineering/fabrication business who specialises in manufacturing of food processing machinery has a great opportunity for an entry level Trade Assistant. Duties involve assisting with lifting, loading, cutting, drilling, packing up of equipment, general workshop clean up, emptying bins, sorting scrap and aciding of welds

Job Requirements

Although this is an entry level position, candidates need to have a basic knowledge of the engineering trade and have an interest in engineering. Some experience with using engineering hand tools such as drills, grinders, cutting saws and measuring equipment is required. You will also be physically fit, able to undertake heavy lifting, health and safety conscious, have a positive attitude, keen to learn and pass a drug test. Court convictions considered on a case by case basis.

Days of work
Mainly Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
To be discussed
Job Category
Metal Engineering Process Workers
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Not Required
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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