Trades Assistant

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career with ample opportunities for growth?

Join our team as an entry level Trades Assistant where you’ll receive comprehensive support and training, develop valuable skills, and be part of a supportive environment that fosters long-term success.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within our branch.

This is your chance to start a fulfilling career with a team that values your development and offers a pathway to achieve your career goals.

Responsibiliies:

• Perform or assist with component repairs
• Learn component disassembly and assembly on-the-job
• Generate professional technical/service reports
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Accurately input time sheets daily
• Be punctual for start, finish, and breaks
• Follow job scope and critical path for tasks
• Support production with yard work and dispatch duties
• Assist with various workshop activities as needed
• Engage in and promote Kaizen and quality control activities

Roster: Monday - Friday

Hourly Rate: $36.48 per hour

Role Located: Gladstone

Komatsu Benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Company funded Income Protection Insurance
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

What we are looking for:

• Prior experience as a Trades Assistant is highly regarded.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, eagerness to learn
• Willingness to tackle challenges with a can-do mindset
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Strong commitment to safety
• C classification driver’s license
• Forklift license is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of computer systems and Microsoft Office

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is endorsed by Work180 and committed to a workplace where women can thrive.