Trades Assistant - Reuse Materials

Cummins is seeking a talented Trades Assistant to join the Reuse Materials Team at our Master Rebuild Centre in Carole Park, Brisbane, QLD .

Role details: Full-time day shift role (38 hours per week), on-site due to operational requirements.

In this role, you will operate machines and production equipment safely and efficiently in a manufacturing environment, meeting quality and productivity requirements with limited guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and store parts and materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Pick, pack, wrap, and prepare parts for manufacturing, dispatch, or collection.
• Clean, inspect, and process reuse components.
• Assist with stock control activities, including cycle counts, inventory checks, and accurate labelling of parts.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment in line with site safety procedures.
• Support loading and unloading activities and operate materials handling equipment where licensed and required.
• Follow standard work, quality procedures, and safety requirements.
• Operate manual and automated equipment to meet production, quality, and cycle time targets.
• Perform inspections, identify non-conforming material, and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and complete basic equipment care.
• Work collaboratively with team members and support staff to meet production goals.
• Communicate effectively and complete required training.
• Identify, report, and help address safety and environmental hazards, while using the required PPE.
• Remain flexible and perform additional duties as needed.

• Any related mechanical work experience
• Forklift License
• Attention to detail
• Previous factory, manufacturing, or related mechanical work experience
• Great time management, process driven and ability to prioritise
• Team player with initiative and aptitude for learning

• Competitive hourly rate paid as a permanent salary.
• Overtime penalties.
• Uniform.
• Further training.
• All tooling, PPE, and uniforms supplied
• Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program.

• Values differences - Recognises the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.
• Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers communications that clearly address the needs of different audiences.
• Courage - Steps up to address difficult issues and says what needs to be said.
• Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under challenging circumstances.
• Ensures accountability - Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions that support an injury-free workplace.
• Manufacturing knowledge - Demonstrates manufacturing knowledge by implementing improvements to processes, equipment, and applications to support continuous improvement.