Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship

Job ID

6485

Type

Full time

Location

Acacia Ridge, QLD

Positions

1

**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking a Fitter and Turner Apprentice to join the **TAFE Queensland** team at their **Acacia Ridge** campus.

Once settled in the apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to learn the trade at their Eagle Farm campus at different times as well.

Undertaking this** four-year apprenticeship** will give you the opportunity to become a qualified Fitter and Turner while completing your **MEM302019 Certificate III in Engineering (Fitting/Machining)**.

**Job Details**:
As a Fitter and Turner apprentice with TAFE your role will be varied with a predominant focus on the maintenance of the wide variety of equipment and machinery that is on the campus in the various trade block areas.

You will also be assisting the tradespeople in installing any new equipment while getting to work with various machinery of your trade including lathes, mills, hydraulic presses, welding plant and power and hand tools.

You will get the opportunity to work with experienced tradespeople and learn how to install, repair, service, and maintain machinery and equipment in an environment that is different to a manufacturing plant where there is pressure to get a machine up and running ASAP and therefore you will get the chance to repair things thoroughly and efficiently.

**Benefits**:

- Above Award wages
- Full time 4-year contract including paid annual and personal leave
- Paid weekly
- Access to 1:1 mentoring
- The chance to learn from experienced tradespeople
- **Opportunity to access Government support payments of up to $5000 for the first 2 years of apprenticeship**

**About You**:
Because of the variety of people you will be in contact with including teachers, students and sometimes dignitaries who visit the campus, you will need to have a high level of communication and both professional and cultural awareness, as you will be at times asked about your role and what it entails.
- Ability to listen, learn and take instructions
- A positive outlook
- Good numerical skills
- Good safety awareness and understanding
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol and Police Check
- Driver licence (P Plate minimum)

**About MIGAS**:
MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees has been providing quality Australian Apprenticeship recruitment and employment services since 1988.

At MIGAS, diversity is more than a pledge; it is the foundation of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate diversity in all areas, including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicity.