Engineer Trade Assistant / Fitter Welder
About this job
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Engineer Trade Assistant / Fitter Welder to join a maintenance team in a busy sawmill. Key Responsibilities • Assist with mechanical maintenance and repair work across the whole site • Replace and align electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems • Carry out fitting, fabrication, and welding tasks • Support preventative and breakdown maintenance programmes • Oversee and assist maintenance activities in: o Processing factory areas o Sawmill operations o Boilers and kiln systems o General plant and site infrastructure • Work safely and follow all health and safety procedures
If you are a hands-on tradesperson with mechanical and welding experience looking for a varied and challenging role, we would like to hear from you.
Job Requirements
Skills & Experience • Experience in fitting, welding, or mechanical maintenance • Ability to replace motors and perform mechanical installations • Welding and fabrication experience required • Experience working in industrial plants, sawmills, manufacturing, or processing environments advantageous • Good problem-solving and communication skills • Ability to work independently and within a team • Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Days of work
- 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (Earlier finish on a Friday) (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- Negotiable
- Job Category
- Engineering Production Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Restricted, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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