Trades Assistant - Weighing & Inspection Equipment

Trades Assistant – responsible for installing, calibrating, servicing and repairing weighing and automation equipment

About Accuweigh

Operating since 1992, Accuweigh has grown to become one of Australasia’s leading measurement and automation solutions providers, supporting organisations across a broad range of industries.

 

About the Role

Based at our Wakerley branch, you’ll work alongside experienced Field Service Technicians, assisting with the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of weighing and inspection equipment.

This is a practical, hands-on role with variety across both customer sites and our workshop. The equipment you’ll work with includes:

• Onboard truck and vehicle weighing systems
• Weighbridges
• Industrial metal detectors and X-ray inspection systems
• High-speed checkweighing
• Industrial and commercial scales
• Precision and analytical balances
• Process weighing systems, including silo and hopper weighing

 

From large vehicle weighbridges to precision laboratory balances and high-speed production equipment, you’ll gain exposure to equipment with a wide range of mechanical and electrical components.

You’ll receive practical training and support to develop your technical skills, with the opportunity to progress into a Service Technician role as you gain the relevant experience, training and required National Measurement Institute (NMI) certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Service Technicians with installing and commissioning weighing and inspection equipment at customer sites.
• Support routine servicing, calibration, testing, maintenance and repairs across our equipment range.
• Assist with fault-finding and breakdown repairs, learning how to identify mechanical, electrical and equipment performance issues under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Help with workshop assembly, equipment preparation, testing and packaging for sale, hire or repair.
• Travel to customer sites as required by service schedules and workload.
• Follow safe work procedures, quality assurance requirements and applicable trade measurement requirements under the direction of qualified technicians.
• Accurately record job details, time worked and service information using company mobile devices.
• Complete required reports clearly and accurately.
• Attend onsite and offsite training to develop your equipment knowledge and practical skills.
• Maintain professional customer relationships and a positive, helpful approach.
• Keep tools, vehicles and work areas clean, organised and safe.
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About You

You enjoy practical work, have an interest in how equipment operates and want to build a career in technical field service. You’re willing to learn, comfortable working alongside experienced technicians and ready to take on a varied mix of workshop and site work.

You’ll bring:

• A hands-on approach and an interest in mechanical, electrical or electrotechnology work.
• A willingness to learn about equipment ranging from weighbridges and process weighing systems to production-line inspection equipment and analytical balances.
• The ability to follow instructions, work safely and contribute to a team.
• Good attention to detail when testing equipment and completing job records.
• A professional attitude when working at customer sites.
• A willingness to undertake training and obtain the NMI certification required for progression into relevant service work.
• A current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence, including the ability to legally drive a manual vehicle.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• The ability to travel to customer sites as required.
• A willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

Previous experience in a trades, technical, mechanical or electrical environment is desirable. A relevant trade qualification or existing NMI certification would be an advantage, but neither is essential for this Trades Assistant position.

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