Trade Assistant

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 04/28/2025

Join Karratha’s newest and best-equipped repair facility and become a part of the global Metso network.

We’re currently seeking motivated Trades Assistants to support our factory production operations as part of a collaborative and safety-driven team.

This is a residential Karratha-based role on an 8/6 roster.

About the Role

As a Trades Assistant at Metso, you will assist in a variety of workshop and manufacturing tasks to support production targets, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The role offers exposure to a wide range of equipment and processes within a clean, modern, and well-equipped facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to Metso’s WHS policies, procedures, and safety programs, prioritising the safety of yourself and others.
• Participate actively in Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Controls (HIRAC) and Safe Work Instructions (SWI) processes.
• Support production operations by assisting tradespeople and operating equipment safely under supervision.
• Perform dogging and basic rigging duties as authorised by your High-Risk Work Licence and site permit systems — including safely slinging, securing, and directing loads during lifting operations using overhead cranes and mobile plant.
• Assist with crane and lifting operations under approved lifting plans, ensuring correct selection of lifting gear and compliance with permit to work and site lifting procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.
• Carry out tasks from technical drawings, work instructions, and verbal direction.
• Perform minor equipment inspections, maintenance, and cleaning tasks.
• Complete accurate data entry and maintain associated documentation.
• Participate in daily production and pre-start meetings.
• Engage in quality control practices, including first-part checks and adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct basic manual handling, packing, and movement of materials and components.
• Immediately notify supervisors of issues or hazards that cannot be safely resolved.
• Occasionally contribute to special projects and improvement initiatives as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, mining, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong focus on workplace safety and risk management.
• Experience assisting with crane lifts, dogging operations, or overhead gantry crane use.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hand tool skills.
• Good communication and time-management abilities.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and workshop systems.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties.
• Willingness to work an 8/6 residential roster in Karratha.

Mandatory Licences & Qualifications

• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (LF)
• High Risk Work Licence – Dogging (DG)

Preferred (Highly Regarded)

• High Risk Work Licence – Rigging (RB or higher)
  (or a willingness to obtain as part of your career development)
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and work instructions.
• Use of basic measuring devices (tape, calipers, verniers).
• Operation of mobile load shifting equipment.
• Use of power tools and hand-held equipment.
• Experience in mechanical cutting and basic fabrication tasks.
• Knowledge of workshop quality control systems and processes.

What’s in it for You?

• Modern, industry-leading facility with state-of-the-art tooling and equipment.
• Global career opportunities with a respected international brand.
• Annual performance-based incentive and bonus programs.
• Extensive training and learning opportunities, including high-risk work licensing and technical upskilling.
• Occupational healthcare, wellbeing programs, mental health support, and on-site amenities.
• Strong, inclusive team culture focused on safety, integrity, and innovation.
• Long-term, stable residential employment in Karratha — no FIFO.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial