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
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
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
AMP30916

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
Traineeship
24 months
$0 - $6,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker
Machine Operator Safety Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker Machine Operator Safety Officer + 2 more
AMP31016

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
Blended, Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $6,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Meat Process Worker Meat Processor
Meat Packer Machine Operator Food Safety Officer Retail Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Meat Process Worker Meat Processor Meat Packer Machine Operator Food Safety Officer Retail Assistant + 4 more
MSM20116

Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker Production Operator Machine Operator
Plant Operator Manufacturing Technician Maintenance Assistant Laboratory Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker Production Operator Machine Operator Plant Operator Manufacturing Technician Maintenance Assistant Laboratory Assistant + 4 more
AMP30622

Certificate III in Meat Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$1,846 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Process Worker Butcher Meat Inspector
Quality Controller Machine Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Process Worker Butcher Meat Inspector Quality Controller Machine Operator + 2 more
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