Trades Assistant

Date:  4 Jan 2026
City:  Welshpool - Operations

About Us

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

At our Welshpool Remanufacturing Workshop, you’ll play a key role supporting the repair and overhaul of Komatsu components — from hydraulic cylinders or spindles — ensuring they’re returned to “as new” condition.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Assist technicians with tasks in the workshop and yard.
  • Source and prepare parts and tooling as required.
  • Perform pre-start checks on equipment and machinery.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
  • Uphold Komatsu’s high standards for safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Take part in ongoing training and development to build your trade capability.

 

 

Roster: 7 days on 7 days off, 6AM – 6PM, Wednesday to Tuesday

At our Welshpool Remanufacturing Workshop, you’ll play a key role supporting the repair and overhaul of Komatsu components — from hydraulic cylinders or spindles — ensuring they’re returned to “as new” condition.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Assist technicians with tasks in the workshop and yard.
  • Source and prepare parts and tooling as required.
  • Perform pre-start checks on equipment and machinery.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
  • Uphold Komatsu’s high standards for safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Take part in ongoing training and development to build your trade capability.

 

 

Roster: 7 days on 7 days off, 6AM – 6PM, Wednesday to Tuesday

Komatsu Benefits

  • Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
  • Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
  • Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
  • Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
  • Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
  • Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

What we are looking for

  • Previous experience as a Trades Assistant or in a mechanical/workshop environment.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and a passion for hands-on work.
  • Current C-Class Driver’s Licence, DG ticket.
  • Ability (or willingness) to obtain High Risk Licences such as forklift, overhead crane, or EWP.
  • Basic computer literacy and sound communication skills.
  • Commitment to safety and teamwork.

 

 

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

 

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.