Apprentice Fitter Machinist

**McCallum General Engineering is currently seeking a full time First or Second**

**year Fitter & Turner apprentice.**

**About us**:
McCallum General Engineering is a family run business located in Cheltenham, South

East Melbourne, which specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering. At MGE we offer a diverse ranges of engineering, including general engineering, precision machining, break down maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.

**Daily tasks will involve**:

- Manual machining, both Milling & Turning
- Horizontal Boring
- Slotting
- Grinding
- Cutting up material
- Welding
- CNC Machining
- General & Plant maintenance
- Both on & off site work
- Material and machine inspections using precision measuring equipment such as internal micrometers, external micrometers, rules, calipers, protractors.
- Loading, transporting, and unloading materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
- Performing minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.

**Requirements**:

- A mature attitude
- The desire for a long term opportunity
- The ability to learn quickly
- The ability to work in a team as well as individually
- Excellent computer, numeracy, and literacy skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to plan work
- Effective time management
- Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude
- Strong organisational skills
- Prepared to complete a nationally recognised qualification, Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering, over 3 years and attend trade school
- Commitment to full term of the apprenticeship
- Prepared to start with the basics and grow your knowledge base within this exciting industry, working with a team of leaders in their field
- Be flexible, and prepared to work hard to meet customer demands
- Demonstrated interested/passion in the trade
- Physically fit - Lifting up to 15 kg is required.
- Drivers licence and own transport would be good

**What's In It For You?**
- On the job training
- Gain qualifications
- Get paid & start your career
- Full time position

If you want to pursue a career in engineering, have an eye for detail, and are willing to learn, this is the position for you.

Thank you.

**Must be an Australian Citizen or legally allowed to work in Australia.**

**Salary**: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Fitter: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- maths skills (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Cheltenham, VIC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Cheltenham, VIC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person