Trade Assistant jobs in the Mining industry of Australia

Positions for trade assistants are available in many different capacities of the mining industry, offering employees hands on experience.  In the mining industry, mechanical and engineering trade assistants are two popular options. 

Trade assistants, working with heavy duty fitters/mechanics, have the task of repairing and servicing all types of machinery.  Assistants gain experience working with some of the largest trucks on earth, like the Caterpillar 793, analyzing mechanical breakdowns, to diagnose and fix any problem.  Technology is used in the service and maintenance of trucks, adding another facet to the assistant’s marketability. Roles like this can lead in to apprenticeships. 

Boilermakers working in the mining industry often require trade assistants for working along them to assist them with completing there work. This might be fire watching to actually being on the tools.

Shutdowns, is when the actual processing plant on a mine site is stopped for maintenance purposes. The time that its shutdown can vary depending on the work that is required. Trade assistants are in high demand for shutdowns and as these roles are short term there is more potential to get a position during a shutdown with minimum experience. This is a great way to get some "mining experience" on your resume which a lot of mining companies seek. You will probably meet other mine workers living in the same mining camp and its great way to network for other employment opportunities. Head to job web sites and search "shutdowns".

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