Trades Assistant - Wheel Repairs
- Support welding and wheel-repair work, including identifying wheel damage and assisting with repairs.
- Inspect wheels at each repair stage and ensure equipment and work practices meet safety and quality requirements.
- Bring a strong safety focus, physical fitness and workshop or metal-fabrication aptitude; a forklift licence is essential.
Our mission: Serving Society with Superior Quality
Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (BMSA) is a market leader in the tyre & mining services industry. We are renowned for our global reputation for quality products, continuous improvement & cutting-edge application of technology.
We are seeking to hire an organised & proactive Trades Assistant to support our welding & wheel repair team toensure prompt response to rectifying damage or ‘wear & tear’ to the wheels/rims of our customers.
About the role
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Work to best practice & the service standard protocols of BMSA & our customers
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Diagnose/Identify & troubleshoot wheel damage
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Ensure all equipment used on site meets operational requirements & allow work to be carried out in a safe manner
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Ensure that every wheel is inspected & complies to BMSA QMS after each process stage of repair
The Benefits
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5 days extra leave every year after 2 years of employment
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An extra 5 days leave as a one off at each 5-year employment milestone
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Career progression & development opportunities
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Product discounts on Bridgestone Tyres
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Additional benefits & staff discounts
About You - Essential
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Must have full working rights in Australia
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Welding experience preferred (not essential)
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Forklift licence (LF)
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Strong commitment to safety of yourself & others
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Fit & able to carry out manual labour requirements
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Aptitude/experience in metal fabrication or in a workshop environment
About You - Preferred
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Experience with using a plasma cutter
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Trade qualifications or experience in welding/heavy fabrication
Join our local team within a global leader and access product discounts, extra leave and develop your skills
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