About us
Krueger Transport Equipment is the leading premium manufacturer of heavy-duty trailers for the Australian transport and logistics industry. An Australian owned family business, 45 years young, we pride ourselves on our values of Respect, Integrity, Passion & Strength.
You’ve probably seen our trailers around town!
We’re looking for manufacturing superstars, trailer tamers! So, if you’re an experienced Assembler with body building/fabrication experience, come and join our team in Truganina, VIC. This hands-on role reports to our fabulous General Manager - Manufacturing, David, and will work closely with our Van Supervisor, Angelo.
You’ll be doing all the usual stuff to do with Dry Van assembly, such as:
- Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications.
- Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock for use.
- Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting.
- Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiseling and grinding.
- Finishing products by cleaning and preparing for paint.
- Working with and assembling composite materials & aluminum profiles.
- Fitting out of tyres/wheels, guards/mud flaps, front ratchets, rear ratchets, curtain buckles, tool boxes, load binders, dock bumpers/rear bulbar caps, tyre carrier, water tank, dock bumpers/rear bulbar caps, gates/suspended straps, side posts and tyre pressures.
- Electrical and pneumatic fittings.
- Wheel alignments.
- Use of power tools and air tools.
About you
- Must have bodybuilding/fabrication experience.
- Mechanical aptitude, electrical and pneumatic fitting experience.
- Be confident with the above tasks and responsibilities.
- Have the ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Be able to work independently and receive direction and instruction from Supervisors.
Perks
- Be part of a great team who deliver quality and have pride in their work.
- Full Time 38 hours per week.
- Day Shift 6:30am to 3:30pm or
- Afternoon Shift 4:00pm to 1:00am.
- Competitive hourly rate + overtime + allowances = potentially earning over $100K gross per annum.
- Retention bonus payments.
- Refer a friend or family member and get up to $3,000 per person for selected roles.
- Access to our employee benefit programs for special discounts and support.
If you believe you are suitable for this role and are looking for a company that values your contribution, then please click APPLY. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note, this role is subject to the successful completion of a Drug & Alcohol and Criminal History checks.
No agencies please, we've got this covered.