Trade Assistant

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its "Growth with Purpose" strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.

Vinidex

For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors.

We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia. With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.

We are proud of our focus on operating on 100% renewable energy by the end of 2025 and our recycling programs across our sites.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Trade Assistant to join our Toowoomba fabrication team. In this role you will be part of a small team where you will be responsible for quality checks, testing, recording, assembly and mechanical adjustments to customised orders of PVC pipes, ensuring they meet customer specifications.

Your mechanical aptitude, technical experience to read drawings, safely work with hand tools and plastic piping, as well as pride in your craft to deliver a high-quality finish, will see you shine in this important role.

What will you do?

• Understand and interpret technical drawings and material.
• Use a variety of hand tools including drop saw, jig saws, drills to complete quality checks and testing on customised customer orders.
• Operate and ensure appropriate care when handling equipment (including measuring equipment), and that the equipment is appropriately maintained.
• Ensure that all work carried out is in accordance with the Vinidex standards and only conforming products are released for sale or stock.
• Packing and organising orders to be sent to customers.
• Complete and update required paperwork, record accurate batch details and perform quality inspections.
• Communicate any non-conforming components to the Fabrication Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Support and participate in preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Work as part of a team to create a culture of collaboration and embed recognised best practice and continuous improvement from across the manufacturing industry
• Work positively and proactively with other functions across the site, supporting an integrated and engaged operational workplace.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and perform all duties in a safe manner.

About you

• Experienced in fabrication of plastic/steel pipes or working as a trade assistant operating tools and machinery.
• Must have current Forklift licence, driver's licence and own transport.
• Experienced using a variety of different hand and power tools including saws, jigsaws, drills etc.
• Excellent spatial awareness, mechanical aptitude, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills and experienced working off plans/drawings and able to demonstrate best practice application.
• Strong commitment to following work site procedures, understanding of safety work practices, and demonstrated risk awareness.
• Excellent decision making, highly organised and able to manage your time effectively to get the job done accurately and efficiently.
• Have a can-do attitude, are flexible, adaptable, able to work independently or in a team where you enjoy collaborating, and available to work overtime or do other duties as required.
• Australian Resident or Permanent resident with full working rights.
  

Why join us? We care

• Paid overtime opportunities available and bonus scheme
• Uniform provided and secure onsite parking
• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment
• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family
• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council
• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad
• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"

For more information, please contact Carla Treuer on

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company's "Growth with Purpose" strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation