TRADE ASSISTANTS FOR SHADE SAIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY

We are currently seeking Assistant tradespeople willing to work their way from the ground up full training and mentoring provided.

We are offering casual, part-time & permanent part-time positions, moving to full-time when a track record has been established, we are wanting people who are looking for a long-term employment. Would suit anyone from a school leaver/junior to anyone wanting a career change.

Our Factory standard hours of operation are between 6am-2.30pm Monday to Thursdays and 6am-12pm Fridays.

About Us

SOS Shade Fabrications is a privately owned Australian company based in Molendinar on the Gold Coast. See us at www.sosshadefabrications.com.au 

We service all regions of Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region.

We are a specialised trade, in contract manufacturing of quality shade and membrane sails. This includes everything from small domestic shades to very large commercial fabrics such as car parks and stadium membranes.

About the Career

We require tradespeople who want to carve out a long-term career in this niche and highly prized industry.

Our tradespeople are extremely valued and assist our skilled team members with everyday manufacturing tasks and in the process will learn the art of SHADE SAIL making. There are not too many people with these skills, and our business has some of the best in the business (nationwide) to learn from.

You will be trained in the following Tasks;

• Produce patterns according to the specifications of technical drawings and designs
• Select, measure, and mark out material
• Cut material to shape with shears/scissors 
• Set up and maintain industrial sewing machines
• Seam fabrics together by an industrial sewing machine
• Operate high-frequency welder
• Hem articles, inserting rope if required, and attach eyelets, grommets, buckles, straps, and other fasteners
• Manufacture SHADE SAIL fittings
• Wire SHADE SAILs to specification
• Load/unload trucks
• Attach ropes to products using hand tools
• Make and repair SHADE SAILs, umbrella covers and blind skins from a range of synthetic materials
• Package SHADE SAILs for shipping

We may also assign you other duties, where reasonable for your position, training and experience

The successful applicant will to have:

• Self motivation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions 
• Current drivers licence to get to and from work.
• Experience with power tools
• Must be Physically Fit and able to lift 30-35kgs
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential
• Reliable with excellent communications skills
• Punctual

Job benefits and perks

• Good wages package for the right candidate.
• Great work environment
• Growing business with a future for all employees to grow in their roles.
• Very flexible with working hours.

We enjoy a good laugh & try to make the work place as enjoyable & friendly as possible

Email: *****@sosshadefabrications.com.au  Address to; Recruitment 

We appreciate your application