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.

Join Komatsu's Reman team in Welshpool and help rebuild critical original manufacturer standards. You'll work hands-on with hydraulic cylinders, spindles, wheel motors and powertrain assemblies, restoring components for some of the toughest mining and construction equipment in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Complete repairs and remanufacturing work to a high standard, in line with original manufacturer standards and Komatsu quality requirements.

Source parts efficiently to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.

Maintain personal trade tooling and ensure workshop tools remain safe and serviceable.

Support quality assurance activities by identifying, reporting and resolving product quality issues.

Assist with the repair, overhaul and assembly of plant equipment and components to manufacturer specifications and agreed timeframes.

Participate in ongoing training and development to build technical skills and competency.

Role Located: Komatsu Welshpool

Working Hours: 5 days on 2 days off, 38 hours per week

Potential Annual Earnings: $110,000

Previous Trades Assistant experience working on heavy equipment, mining, or industrial machinery.

Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Current Dogging Licence.

Basic computer literacy.

Commitment to safety, hazard identification and risk management.

Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.

Knowledge of basic machining processes will be highly regarded.

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: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.

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.

Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.

Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

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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 committed to a workplace where women can thrive.