Plant Operator Assistant
Hibbet Machinery

This placement is in a small agricultural machinery business. There are opportunities for students to gain skills around the machinary repair workshop as well as fitting and machining. The company has a long history of supporting the SWL program and staff are very friendly and helpful.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will learn to work as part of a team, as well as independently. The use of basic mechanical hand tools and mechanical engineering processes will also be learnt.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students in the position will assist workers in a range of tasks to complete basic mechanical procedures They will tidy work sites and use hand tools while supervised. The student will be required to be an active participant in all work place practices.

Student Requirements

The students must have completed the OH&S module in WRS VCAL or else have begun the OH&S module in the relevant VET course.

Dress Requirements

Students are to wear neat casual dress appropriate for the work place plus sturdy work boots.

Special Transport Requirements

Students will need to organise their own transport to work as there is no public transport.