1st Year Apprentice Fitter

Visy; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Supportive environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Visy Glass Penrith offers a Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship that provides hands-on experience maintaining glass packaging equipment, with a focus on safety and a long‑term trade. Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, the program runs 4 years with 35 hours per week, a 9-day fortnight, day shift, and Monday to Friday.

You will learn maintenance, fault finding, and operate conveyors and packaging lines. You must have completed Year 12 with good maths; join a global manufacturing team and access

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 or equivalent with a good mathematics grade.
• Genuine interest in mechanical maintenance and manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach to learning.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 4-year Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Gain hands-on experience in preventative and planned maintenance, fault finding, servicing and repairs to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Learn to use SAP to maintain maintenance records and support maintenance planning.
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople and develop skills across conveyors, utilities, conveyors, packaging equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Hands-on learning

Reliability

Education

Year 12+ maths

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Get paid while gaining a nationally recognised trade.
• Gain hands-on experience with PLCs, automation, and high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Build a long‑term fitter career with a global manufacturer.

About the opportunity:

A Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship with Visy Glass Penrith will introduce you to a wealth of experience in maintaining an industry which crafts pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world’s best‑known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high-quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non‑alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass. To do this, we rely on a well-trained maintenance workforce, one you can be part of.

Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, we are looking for an intelligent enthusiastic person with an interest in mechanical work who enjoys working with their hands, to join our highly functional maintenance team. In this role you will learn to maintain all plant equipment and machinery within the site.

Hours: 35 hours per week | 9-day fortnight | Day shift | Monday to Friday

What you will learn:

• Complete a 4-year Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Gain hands‑on experience in preventative and planned maintenance, fault finding, servicing and repairs to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople and develop skills across conveyors, utilities, compressors, palletisers, wrapping, bagging and strapping equipment.
• Build practical trade skills in general machining, welding, oxy cutting and plasma cutting.
• Learn to use SAP to maintain maintenance records and support maintenance planning.
• Gain exposure to high-risk work activities, including forklifts, confined spaces, EWPs, working at heights and hot works, with appropriate training.
• Support Health, Safety & Environment initiatives and contribute to a safe workplace.
• Graduate as a qualified Mechanical Fitter with hands‑on experience in world‑class manufacturing equipment and strong career pathways within Visy.

What we are looking for:

• Completed Year 12or equivalentwith a good mathematic grade.
• Genuine interest in mechanical maintenance and manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude with a hands‑on approach to learning.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethics.

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Employee Benefits: Access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration
• Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing, and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre‑employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.