Trades Assistant – Mechanical & Fabrication

Ox Engineering is looking for a reliable and hardworking Trades Assistant – Mechanical & Fabrication to join our manufacturing team in Canning Vale, WA.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop their skills in a busy engineering, mechanical and fabrication environment. You’ll work alongside experienced Boilermakers and Mechanical Fitters, gaining valuable exposure to a broad range of workshop and manufacturing activities.

About the Role

As a Trades Assistant, you will provide practical support to our tradespeople and workshop team across mechanical, fabrication, assembly and general manufacturing activities.

The successful applicant will be hands-on, safety-focused and able to undertake tasks with minimal supervision once instructed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Boilermakers and Mechanical Fitters as required.
• Assist with the assembly and fitting of mechanical components under the guidance of experienced tradespeople.
• Prepare, handle and move steel, materials and equipment.
• Prepare and work from steel cutting lists.
• Use hand and power tools, including grinders, drills and other workshop equipment.
• Carry out cutting and grinding of steel.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, fitting and general workshop activities.
• Support the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment as required.
• Follow instructions, technical drawings and work requirements to complete tasks accurately.
• Assist with the safe operation and use of workshop equipment.
• Undertake and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and organised worksite.
• Ensure associated equipment and work areas are clean, safe and ready for use.
• Follow WHS procedures, company policies and safe work practices.
• Support the team to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to build mechanical, fabrication and workshop skills.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Safety-conscious and committed to following procedures.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a manufacturing and workshop environment.
• Willing to learn and take direction from experienced tradespeople.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, practical and willing to get involved.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced workshop.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• A good communicator who can follow instructions accurately.
• Capable of completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Previous workshop, fabrication, mechanical or manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications & Licences

The following qualifications, tickets and experience will be highly regarded:

• HRWL Forklift Licence – required.
• HR Driver’s Licence – desirable but not essential.
• Experience or qualification to safely operate an overhead crane.
• Previous experience working around mechanical, fabrication or manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and practices.
• Completion of secondary education or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Full-time position with a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
• Hands-on training and opportunities to develop your trade skills.
• Supportive and team-focused work environment.
• Variety of work across our Canning Vale workshop.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Boilermakers and Mechanical Fitters.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to progress and develop your career within the business.