At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, test, and repair lifting and rigging equipment in a hands-on workshop role.
- Company: Established Australian-owned business specialising in lifting and height safety equipment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of $40/hour, full-time hours, and potential for career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to gain additional qualifications and work in a safe, organised workshop.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and build a long-term career in a specialised industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical or trades environments; strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 $ per hour.
An established Australian-owned business specialising in lifting, rigging and height safety equipment is seeking a Workshop Technician to join its Wacol team. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role involving the inspection, testing, assembly, maintenance and repair of lifting, rigging and height safety equipment.
You’ll work with a range of industrial equipment while developing your technical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, testing requirements and industry practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from an industrial, trades, mechanical, technical or warehouse environment who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to build a long-term career in a specialised industry, with the potential to progress into a supervisory role.
About the Role:
- Inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment
- Assemble wire rope and chain slings and conduct load testing
- Work to relevant Australian Standards and company procedures
- Load/unload equipment and operate workshop tools and forklifts
- Complete accurate testing, inspection and job documentation
- Pack and dispatch orders
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop
- Attend toolbox meetings and product training
Experience required:
- Experience working in a technical, industrial, trades or workshop environment
- A practical and mechanical aptitude
- Some exposure to inspection, testing or quality processes
- An understanding of the importance of working to procedures and standards
- Strong attention to detail and accurate paperwork/documentation skills
- White Card
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional industry qualifications and certifications
- A LEEA qualification or relevant lifting/rigging experience would be highly regarded.
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Workshop Technician - Lifting & Rigging Equipment in Brisbane employer: Programmed
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