Patternmaker Apprenticeship

1 month ago


Adelaide, Australia Ai Group Full time

Combine your creativity, attention to detail and problem solving skills as you learn an in demand, Patternmaker trade working with an Iron Foundry.

Dedicated mentor visiting and supporting you to complete your apprenticeship

Create patterns supporting the mining, resource and engineering industries

Good worklife balance with early finishes on Fridays

The Opportunity:

Start your apprenticeship as a patternmaker with McKechnie Iron Foundry, constructing models that create castings ranging from a few kilos to 25 tonnes. You'll learn to construct patterns out of a range of materials supporting the mining, resource and engineering industries. 
  
Location: Gepps Cross SA

About the role:

  • construct full-size engineering models (patterns) out of materials such as timber, cast and reinforced fibreglass epoxy resins, and rigid foam
  • mark and cut sections to profiles using bandsaws, disc and bobbin sanders, lathes and routers
  • glue sections together during the lamination process
  • produce patterns using computer-controlled machines.

About You:

  • Must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident with the right to work in Australia
  • Minimum completion of Year 10 High School
  • Drivers license and reliable transport 
  • Good attention to detail and math skills 

Benefits:

  • Finish early on Fridays
  • The ability to earn money while learning a trade
  • Gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding qualification 
  • Mentoring from experienced industry professionals throughout your apprenticeship
  • All training fees and PPE paid for

About Us:
  
Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is a Group Training Organisation that partner with Australia's best companies, producing powerful outcomes for apprentices and trainees. We foster connections with communities, employers, and candidates to create ideal career opportunities.   To learn more about us, please visit our website www.aigroupapprentices.com.au
If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best  Apply now
  
Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre are an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. 

Job Reference: 778201



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