Workfast is looking for a hands-on and reliable Mechanical Trade Assistant/ Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join the workshop team of a leading engineering company in Tomago, NSW.

Location: Tomago, NSW
Pay Rate: $37.50 per hour + Overtime + Super
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

This is a long-established and highly respected service and maintenance provider to freight rail rolling stock operators, known for flexibility and quality workmanship.This is a practical, shop floor-based role offering consistent full-time hours and the potential to transition into a permanent position. Full on-the-job training will be provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

• CNC machine operating
• Loading and unloading of wheelsets
• Arrival inspections of wheels and axles
• Washing wheelsets
• Bearing dismount
• Assisting with bearing seal breakdown and bearing buffing
• General housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Supporting mechanical fitters and other trades as required
• Using hand, air, and power tools
• Maintaining a safe and organised workshop environment

About You

• Experience working in a manufacturing or workshop environment
• Competency with hand, air, and power tools
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks
• Safety-conscious and reliable
• Strong team player with good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Forklift licence and overhead crane experience highly advantageous
• Qualifications related to mechanical fitting or engineering preferred
• Currently enrolled in or ready to commence a Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship (beneficial but not essential)

What You Get

• $37.50 per hour + super + overtime
• Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
• Clean and professional workshop environment
• Immediate start available
• On-the-job training provided
• Join a supportive and experienced mechanical team

About Us

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate nationwide and ensure all our workers are paid correctly and treated fairly under Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have support or access requirements, please advise us at any stage of your application.

If you are interested in the Mechanical Trades Assistant position in Tomago, NSW, please click the link to apply.