Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

The Opportunity

At QMAG, we are advancing the world through premium-quality magnesia products. From one of the world's largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite located in coastal Queensland, Australia, we mine, process, and deliver to global and domestic customers with a strong focus on sustainability.

QMAG is committed to operational sustainability – from responsible raw magnesite mining to, leading technology processing through to continual environmental rehabilitation. We believe our approach delivers lasting benefits to our Shareholders and customers, but importantly, to the communities where we operate.

As QMAG Pty Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of the Refratechnik Group ) a global network of companies and is the only family-owned refractory company operating worldwide, we attach great importance to a valued-oriented corporate culture that frames what we do, but more importantly how we do it.

QMAG offers a career in the resources industry while allowing, a home every night family focus while living in a coastal climate.  We are seeking an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant) to join QMAG Pty Limited.   At successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you will obtain Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical - Trade.

About You

You will be a passionate, eager, and motivated Apprentice Mechanical Fitter who is wanting to commence their career in an organization where you will gain valuable experience from our mining operations and processing plant.

The Role

As an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter, you will gain exposure to and participate in:

• Shutdowns, breakdowns, and repairs of critical equipment, including fault finding, root cause analysis, general problem-solving and activities.
• Grow skills in metal fabrication tasks.
• Develop competencies in raising work orders and other documentation.
• Work with other trades performing a variety of tasks as required by operational requirements.
• Gain understanding of industry Health and Safety compliance.

Your Application

Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing the following questions (essential)

o    Why are you interested in becoming a mechanical fitter?

o    What do you hope to learn or achieve during your apprenticeship?

o    Why do you want to work with this particular company or in this industry?

o    What personal qualities do you bring to a team setting?

• Your resume outlining your work experience and other qualifications
• Recent school report card outlining subjects and grades
• Two current references (most recent employer)

QMAG Benefits and Culture

You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:

• Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range financial wellbeing content
• Career development opportunities including training, career coaching and mentoring programs.  We offer study assistance and paid study leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services
• Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Our Commitment to Diversity

QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.  QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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