Apprentice Fitter/Machinist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia 309 FLSmidth Pty. Ltd. Full time

Join a diverse and inclusive work culture.

Our differences make us unique and stronger. Every day, you will work with colleagues from different cultures. You will be challenged to see things in a new way and you will experience why differences are a strength. We actively support diversity and inclusion. And we work for equality, ensuring we all have an equal opportunity to make the most of our talents.

That’s why we encourage Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

We are seeking applications from candidates who are willing to take on an Apprenticeship as part of our ABON team based at Melbourne, Airport West. ABON develops and manufactures chain feeders, low speed sizers, rollerscreens and associated spare parts. With the ABON product brand, we supply productivity solutions to an ever-expanding range of industries operating in the broad sphere of minerals handling and minerals processing by-product activities

This role requires a dynamic person that is willing to learn and continuously develop their skills. You will be working towards completing an apprenticeship as a Fitter Machinist (Certificate III Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Trade), whilst working within a professional, team environment. The apprentice must demonstrate that they are constantly learning, not only their trade, but developing their personal interaction skills within a professional, high pressure working environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performing engineering measurements

  • Apply welding principles

  • Use workshop machines for basic operations

  • Stripping, assessing, repairing, assembling, testing mechanical seals, couplings and associated equipment

  • Manual and CNC machine operation

  • Assisting with root cause analysis investigations

  • Providing troubleshooting advice and reliability solutions

  • Carry out mechanical cutting

  • Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

  • Compliance with responsibilities relating to the terms of the training contract as an apprentice (training, attendance & attaining of competencies)

  • Completion of all allocated work as part of the “on the job” training supplied by FLS

What you bring:

  • Confident communicator

  • Be able to undertake manual / physical work

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

  • Willingness to learn and work in a team environment

  • Be trustworthy and reliable

  • Have a high level of attention to detail

What we offer:

  • Job security in a volatile market. Since 1882, FLSmidth have operated successfully within a global environment

  • Development and training within a respected global OEM company

  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family

  • Involvement with community and charity initiatives

  • Annual flu vaccination

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.

All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Medical & Drug and Alcohol test.

Applications from 3rd parties will not be accepted.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights



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