Machine Operator

A Trade Assistant provides support to qualified tradespeople across a variety of industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive, and engineering. Their responsibilities typically include preparing work areas, handling tools and materials, cleaning up job sites, and performing basic manual tasks under the direction of tradespeople.

Trade Assistants are not required to have formal qualifications, but physical fitness, safety awareness, and a willingness to learn are essential. They often work on construction sites, in workshops, or in industrial settings, and the role can serve as a pathway into a trade apprenticeship or more specialised technical work.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $68,848
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a machine operator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICP31220

Certificate III in Printing
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 38 months
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Screen Printer Printing Operator
Machine Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Printing Machinist Screen Printer Printing Operator Machine Operator + 1 more
FWP40121

Certificate IV in Forest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer Machine Operator
Environmental Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer Machine Operator Environmental Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator + 3 more
MEM30119

Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
Blended, On Campus
14 months
$0 - $12,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Production Technician Machine Operator
Manufacturing Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Production Technician Machine Operator Manufacturing Technician + 1 more
MSM20216

Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $5,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Polymer Technician Machine Operator
Production Worker Process Worker Maintenance Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Polymer Technician Machine Operator Production Worker Process Worker Maintenance Assistant + 3 more
MSS20316

Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Warehouse Assistant Machine Operator
Process Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Warehouse Assistant Machine Operator Process Worker + 1 more
TLI27221

Certificate II in Rail Track Vehicle Driving
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Machine Operator Rail Infrastructure Worker Plant Operator
Vehicle Operator Machine Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Machine Operator Rail Infrastructure Worker Plant Operator Vehicle Operator Machine Operator + 2 more
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking)
Traineeship
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Road Marker Road Construction Worker Machine Operator
Construction Labourer Sign Installer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Road Marker Road Construction Worker Machine Operator Construction Labourer Sign Installer + 2 more
AHC30221

Certificate III in Dairy Production
On Campus, Traineeship
15 - 24 months
$13,820 - $15,113
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Machine Operator
Production Worker Agricultural Technician Nutrition Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Machine Operator Production Worker Agricultural Technician Nutrition Assistant + 3 more
AMP30116

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $4,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker Butcher
Abattoir Knife Hand Machine Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker Butcher Abattoir Knife Hand Machine Operator + 2 more
AMP30616

Certificate III in Meat Processing (General)
Traineeship
24 months
$0 - $3,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker
Apprentice Butcher Meat Packer Meat Processor Abattoir Labourer Machine Operator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker Apprentice Butcher Meat Packer Meat Processor Abattoir Labourer Machine Operator + 5 more
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