Introduction:
HMPS Group is seeking a motivated and reliable Trade Assistant to join our busy workshop team based at Adelaide Airport. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop their skills in a supportive engineering and manufacturing environment.
Working alongside experienced machinists, welders, fitters, and store personnel, you'll play an important role in keeping our workshop operating safely and efficiently.
About the Role
Reporting to the Stores and Machining Manager, you will provide day-to-day support across machining, fabrication, assembly, stores, and dispatch activities. You'll assist with preparing materials, maintaining equipment, handling goods, and ensuring the workshop remains organised and productive.
Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Assist machinists, welders, fitters, and other tradespeople with daily workshop activities.
- Operate basic workshop machinery and equipment under supervision.
- Load, unload, transport, identify, and prepare materials for machining and assembly.
- Check incoming goods against delivery documentation.
- Clean, deburr, and prepare components for machining or installation.
- Assist with assembly, finishing, and surface treatment of components.
- Inspect materials and completed work, reporting any quality issues.
- Perform routine maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop.
- Support warehouse and store operations, including loading and unloading trucks and packaging orders for dispatch.
- Complete production records and update documentation as required.
- Follow all Workplace Health and Safety requirements and correctly use PPE.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a professional, team-focused approach.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, or workshop environment
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work well within a team and follow instructions.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to perform manual handling tasks and work in a physically active environment.
- A current forklift licence or willingness to obtain one
At HMPS Propac, Australia’s leading machine manufacturer, we are passionate about delivering innovative end-of-line packaging automation. Founded in 1980, we've grown into a market leader, providing cutting-edge automation solutions to food and beverage companies across Australia, New Zealand, and the globe. Our brands, HMPS, Propac Industrial and Engi-O, continually strive for innovation, quality and growth, all of which are directly attributed to our high-performing teams in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
With over 100 employees across Australia, we foster a culture of passion, commitment, collaboration, innovation, and quality. We believe these cores values are critical to deliver growth, not just to the company but to our employees.
Our commitment to employee development is reflected in supportive, employee-driven development plans that include leadership roundtables, job shadowing, and specialised external training. We also provide financial reimbursement and paid leave support for tertiary education to help our people reach their full potential.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact — apply now to join the HMPS Propac team.
