PLASMA TRADE ASSISTANT
- Assist Plasma Operators with production activities
- Use overhead cranes to move steel materials
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
09th October, 2026
Pearl Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plasma Trade Assistant for our Forrestfield-based client who specialise in precision metal processing and heavy-duty fabrication. This position offers ongoing work on a rotating roster with a genuine pathway to permanent employment.
Plasma Trade Assistant Forrestfield workshop location 4/4 rotating roster - (4 days on / 4 off / 4 nights on / 4 off)
$41.65 per hour + superannuation
Ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Immediate start available
What Will the Role See You Responsible For?
- Assisting Plasma Operators with day-to-day production activities
- Locating, loading and unloading raw steel materials and finished products
- Using overhead cranes to safely move steel plates and materials
- Chipping and grinding finished parts
- Assisting with the removal and handling of completed plasma-cut products
- Completing basic quality checks on raw materials and finished products
- Identifying machine or production issues and escalating these where required
- Supporting general workshop and material handling duties
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Participating in toolbox talks, safety meetings and workplace training
- Following all company procedures, safety requirements and work instructions
What Are the Benefits on Offer?
Join a safety-conscious company with supportive management, strong training and genuine opportunities to develop. You will also receive:
- Lifestyle-friendly 4 on, 4 off rotating roster - enjoy the FIFO-style roster while still sleeping in your own bed every night
- Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity, leading to full-time employment following successful probation, including 5 weeks annual leave
- Career development and externally supported training opportunities
- Employee recognition and referral programs
- Salary packaging, novated leasing and access to employee discounts
- Free onsite parking
What Do You Require to Be Successful?
- Previous Trade Assistant experience in a manufacturing, fabrication or workshop environment, ideally steel
- Overhead crane experience
- Forklift Licence with operating experience - essential
- Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport
- Overhead magnet system experience - desirable
- Confident using hand and power tools, including grinders
- Strong safety focus and ability to work well in a team
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol assessment
- Unrestricted Australian working rights
- Ability to provide a national police clearance
To Apply
If this role is of interest and you meet the requirements, click the "APPLY NOW" button and submit your most recent resume for consideration.
For further information, please email resume4@pearlrec.com.au or call 08 9479 9079 and ask for Amy, Josh or Teague.
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