Production Assembly Trade Assistant - VIC 

JOST Australia Pty. Ltd is a global leader in manufacturing and producer of safety critical products and components for commercial vehicles. We pride ourselves on the high level of technical assistance we provide to customers, with an excellent after sale service, backed by a nationwide supply network with warehouse distribution in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth. 

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Production Assembly Trade Assistant to join our dynamic team in Laverton North, just 13km west of Melbourne CBD. In this role, you'll be crucial in preparing products according to customer orders. 

If you are experienced in hands-on fabrication, including assembling components, drilling various plates, countersinking, buffing, grinding, spray painting, preparing parts for painting, ensuring a quality finish, and welding, you thrive in a hardworking environment, and possess a proactive attitude, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced team and make a significant impact. 

We have on offer…

• Career development – opportunities for growth, training, and skill development

• Job security, providing stability and opportunities for advancement

• Positive work culture in a supportive environment with strong values and inclusivity

• Competitive Compensation and company bonus system

• Reward and recognition programme 

About the role…

• Fabricate and assemble components to schedule 

• Welding of components

• Drilling of base, flat and ripple plates, and any other drilling projects

• Countersinking, buffing, and grinding of plates

• Spray painting, preparation of parts to be painted

• Maintaining site safety

Must have...

• Full working rights in Australia and currently residing in Australia

• Welding experience

• Forklift Licence

• Experience with swing, jib, hoist operation

It’s a bonus if you have…

• Drilling and/or spray painting

At JOST Australia, we uphold a commitment to creating an atmosphere where mutual respect thrives, offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members alike. Diversity is not just valued but celebrated in our workplace, reflecting our belief that openness is pivotal to our collective success. With this ethos at our core, we actively seek, recruit, nurture, and retain the most talented individuals for every role, ensuring excellence in everything we do.

If you take pride in your work and possess the experience and skills required to tackle the challenges of this role, we invite you to submit your resume for consideration. Currently, applicants must have full working rights in Australia and currently be residing in Australia. Please note that our recruitment process includes a pre-employment medical examination and reference checks.