About the role

As the Maintenance and Factory Worker at Wescorp Sandalwood Pty Ltd, you will play a crucial role in the operations of our sandalwood processing facility in Canning Vale. This full-time position involves working closely with the Factory Manager to perform various tasks in general and preventative maintenance, as well as repairs of equipment, facilities, and buildings under general supervision. You will be responsible for maintaining strict records of repairs, breakdowns, parts, and plant logging. Compliance with operational and safety procedures, including strict adherence to Wescorp Sandalwood’s ISO 9001 & 14001 accreditation, is essential to ensure we consistently meet our quality and efficiency targets.

As a Factory Hand, you will work under the Factory Manager's instruction to complete daily duties within the factory, which includes acquiring the necessary skills to operate factory machinery as needed.

Wescorp has been processing sandalwood for over 30 years and is a well-established family business looking for a long-term team member to join our wood processing facility.

What you'll be doing

Complete scheduled maintenance actions as assigned within their due dates, and signed off by the Factory Manager

Comply with all safe work procedures relating to machinery and tools and labelling and storage of hazardous substances as required by the Safety Act, National Codes of Practice and Wescorp Sandalwood’s ISO 9001 & 14001 accreditation. Adhere to the safety requirements on sites.

Ensure that detailed records of equipment manuals, user guides, maintenance practices, and repair work for all facilities and equipment are accurately kept. Use these records to schedule future maintenance and detect recurring malfunctions.

Ensure you consistently uphold the standards outlined in the ISO operations manuals.

Maintain sufficient stock, materials, and tools necessary to complete tasks, and keep accurate associated records.

Report hazards, take action to rectify unsafe work environments, and participate in safety training.

Maintain regular temperature readings on specified machinery

Perform, monitor, and record bearing and belt maintenance and changes.

Maintain and distribute tools, ensuring the tools and maintenance area are kept clean, tidy, and well-organised.

Welding experience preferred

Moving product around the factory with forklift – must have current Forklift work licence.

Operating various machines, when the correct training has been provided

What we're looking for

Similar hands on previous work

Experience as a machine operator or trade will be favoured but is not essential.

Someone who enjoys hands on work and wants to learn and grow within a new industry

Bush Mechanic capabilities

What we offer

At Wescorp Sandalwood, we are a family-based company committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We have been processing sandalwood for more than 30 years. You will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, and the benefit of growing within a small well established company. We also offer flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

About us

Wescorp Sandalwood Pty Ltd is a leading processor, exporter and marketer of premium sandalwood products. Our commitment to innovation and sustainable practices has made us a trusted brand in the global market.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our production operations.