Trades Assistant

Introduction

We are seeking a Trades Assistant to join our Service Operations Support team. You will be responsible for assisting a team of trades carrying out Field Service Repairs, Inspections and Metso equipment shutdowns. 

Your role plays a crucial part in ensuring the Metso services provided to our clients are delivered to a high standard. You will become certified to Metso’s Training Program and applicable standards as required. 

This position can be based from our Mackay or Newcastle. Our team culture is positive and we work well together as a team. 

In this position, you will report to the Senior Manager, Service Operations – APA East.

What you’ll do

• Assist a team of trades completing maintenance to Metso equipment.
• Assist with performing Digital inspections and NDT (Non Destructive testing) in compliance with client, industry and company standards and policies.
• Have an interest in digital tools and gaining experience using ECA (Eddy Current Array), UT (Ultrasonic Testing).
• Ensures all equipment is setup, always calibrated and functional in alignment with client and company procedures.
• Conduct housekeeping duties in the immediate work area and surrounding areas.
• General maintenance tasks as instructed by qualified trades.
• Prepare post site visit reports, time sheets and expenses after site visits in a timely manner. 
• Promote Metso products and services to customers.

Who you are

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Forklift ticket desirable. 
• EWP ticket desirable. 
• Working at heights training desirable.
• Confined space ticket desirable. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to undertake repetitive work whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, both verbally and written.
• Positive and proactive approach to safety.
• Ability to travel to remote areas for extended periods of time at short notice.

What's in it for you

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
• A competitive rate reflective of your skills and eligibility for company bonus 
• Additional Annual Leave benefit for all permanent employees
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave of 18 weeks at full pay
• Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
• Active Social Club and company wide social events as your social wellness is important to us
• Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family 
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
• and more.

Get in touch

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This role comes with some physical work requirements. 

Metso is a frontrunner in providing sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By helping our customers increase their productivity, improve their energy and water efficiency and environmental performance with our process and product expertise, we are the partner for positive change.