Trades Assistant

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
**Job posting end date**: 04/27/2025
Introduction
We are seeking a Trades Assistant to join our Service team at our Tomago Workshop. You will be responsible for the trades team and carrying out labour repairs work on equipment to ensure all aspects of the repairs business run smoothly and service expectations are achieved.
In this position, you will report to the Service Centre Manager.
Team you belong to
You will join a growing and experienced team of Service technicians who strive to ensure operations and workshop repairs are completed on time and to a high standard. Our team is motivated and keen to succeed.
What you'll do
- Assist qualified trades persons to carry out allocated tasks
- Conduct daily housekeeping in the immediate workplace and surrounding areas
- General handyman works / assistance as required for the facility
- Undertake repairs of screens, pumps and associated equipment as instructed by the workshop supervisor/leading hand
- Communicate clearly with the Supervisor and leading hand regarding their service requirements
- Adhere to correct behaviour, appearance and work practices are upheld as per Company standards
- Ensure the correct Personal Protective Equipment is utilised, and taking responsibility for own health and safety and on the job performance
- Maintain good housekeeping and a positive proactive approach to getting work completed with a high focus on Quality
- Operate a Forklift & over-head cranes as required

Who you are
- Rigging experience in a heavy uindustry/mining environment
- Experience using hand tools
- Forklift ticket
- EWP ticket
- 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
- Excellent work presentation values.

Desirable
- Previous exposure to a workshop/maintenance environment.
- Interest in mechanical workshop environment
- Basic/Intermediate Riggers Ticket
- Working at heights ticket

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 base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
- Additional Annual Leave benefit for all permanent and maximum term employees
- 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
- Family focused events as your family forms part of our close-knit community
- Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family
- Company provided Salary Continuance insurance cover
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical and leadership ambitions

**Hiring Manager**: Dean Bowmaker
How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.