Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Work in a unique and highly rewarding workshop environment
- Join the Tech revolution
- Be at the cutting edge of innovation

Our host company is a global manufacturer, distributer and visual communication solutions company located across 7 countries. Working at our host is an opportunity to be part of a diverse team, creating and thriving in a culture of outperformance. They are seeking someone with a taste for problem-solving and a collaborative approach to undertake a **Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Fitter** at their Kingsford location.

Our host is an Australian Leader in the packaging industry and have a full time apprenticeship position available in their **Engineering Mechanical** team. This is an environment that enables you to learn a wide range of skills in Mechanical Engineering, and you could elevate your training to higher levels, from Automation and digital technician roles, through to managerial positions post apprenticeship.

With this apprenticeship opportunity, you are not only learning a trade but learning about a wide range of innovative projects, and engineering concepts that are at the cutting edge of technology.

You will learn and gain skills in a wide range of metal, electronics, and engineering design principles.

**Your duties include**:

- Examining and understanding detailed drawings and specifications to determine the requirements for the task
- Operate and adjust metalworking machines to create parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding, or drilling metal stock or components
- Using hand and machine tools, welding equipment, and CNC machines
- Cut, thread, bend, and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- Ensure accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools, or sub-assemblies
- Operating lathes, machining centres, sheet metal folders, and benders
- Wide variety of welding practices including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding

**Desirable requirements**:

- Driver’s license and reliable transport
- Eagerness to learn new skills
- Positive approach to workplace safety
- Minimum Year 11 Schooling

**Benefits**:

- All training fees paid for
- PPE provided throughout the apprenticeship
- Mentoring from experienced industry professionals
- A dedicated field consultant to support you throughout your apprenticeship
- Flexible work hours (Always supervised in the workplace)

**Mandatory requirements**:

- Must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to work in Australia

Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre are an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We are a Group Training Organisation who employs apprentices and trainees then places them with Host Organisations. We provide support for all apprentices and trainees by way of our mentoring program which fits in with regular visits to the workplace and TAFE.