3rd / 4th Year Apprentice Mechanic

MCA Engineering; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Engineering recruits an aspiring mechanic on a Central West NSW mining site to build on existing mechanical skills while progressing toward a trade qualification.

Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will gain valuable site experience, developing diagnostic and repair skills in a supportive team environment with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking the 3rd or 4th year of a mechanic apprenticeship (required).
• Committed to completing your trade qualification.
• Interested in working with vehicles, plant and equipment in a mining environment.
• Reliable, willing to learn and able to follow instructions.
• Focused on safety and quality workmanship.
• Available to work a 9-day fortnight on a mining site in Central West NSW.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Support tradespeople with fault finding and mechanical repairs.
• Carry out inspections and report faults or maintenance requirements.
• Develop your skills in mechanical, hydraulic and related systems.
• Follow site safety procedures and maintain a tidy work area.
• Continue your required trade studies and apprenticeship assessments.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repair

Education

3rd or 4th year mechanic apprenticeship

Job description

MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our strong safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.

The Role

Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll build on your existing mechanical skills while progressing towards completing your trade qualification.

Based on a mining site in Central West NSW, you'll assist with servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicles, plant and equipment. This is an opportunity to gain valuable site experience and develop your diagnostic and repair skills in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicles, plant and equipment
• Support tradespeople with fault finding and mechanical repairs
• Carry out inspections and report faults or maintenance requirements
• Develop your skills in mechanical, hydraulic and related systems
• Follow site safety procedures and maintain a tidy work area
• Continue your required trade studies and apprenticeship assessments

About You

• Currently undertaking the 3rd or 4th year of a mechanic apprenticeship
• Committed to completing your trade qualification
• Interested in working with vehicles, plant and equipment in a mining environment
• Reliable, willing to learn and able to follow instructions
• Focused on safety and quality workmanship
• Available to work a 9-day fortnight on a mining site in Central West NSW.