Apprentice Electrician - Caboolture

AKD Softwoods; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National qualification funded

Top training

Career at leading sawmill

Cutting edge equipment

Learn while you earn

Multi-site training

Licences and tickets

Mature age entry

Job summary

AKD Softwoods at Caboolture is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship, providing a clear pathway to a Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician while working on industrial equipment.

You will gain hands-on training in installation, repair and maintenance, learn to interpret documents and PLC logic, and develop fault-finding skills within a supportive, state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated and driven to join our apprenticeship program.
• Commitment to a 4-year trade training with on-the-job learning.
• Eligible for Caboolture site employment and training.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical parts of industrial equipment.
• Interpreting technical documents and drawings.
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks.
• Fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Interpreting PLC logic programs.
• Providing technical support to operations.

Skills

PLC interpretation

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Interpreting technical docs

Electrical safety

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician

Job description

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

AKD has a long standing and successful National Apprenticeship Program with around 65 apprentices consistently in training across our business. Applications are now open for motivated and driven candidates to join our experienced and qualified team as an Electrical Apprentice on our Caboolture site.

At AKD, we invest in our employees’ future through development and training opportunities to cater for a wide range of people and their chosen career path. Learning and development is for everyone, and we provide opportunities from entry level to experienced.

As an Apprentice Electrician you will gain qualification in Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician.

AKD electricians are trained in industrial and systems engineering, and they use this knowledge to trouble-shoot, maintain, and install electrical equipment. They apply trade skills and experience to a wide range of maintenance and installation situations supporting our industry leading equipment (eg. Artificial Intelligence).

As an Electrician at AKD you could do a range of tasks including:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining the electrical parts of industrial equipment (generators, transformers, switchboards & panels, interior wiring)
• Interpreting technical documents
• Preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and root cause analysis
• Interpreting PLC logic programs
• Providing technical support

Our apprentices work in hands-on environment and gain the skills to work across many different parts of our business in a supportive learning and development environment whilst having the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art equipment. We have a dedicated Training Manager to guide and support your overall training experience while undertaking your apprenticeship.

Benefits of an AKD Apprenticeship:

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification funded by AKD
• Highest level of training from skilled and experienced tradespeople
• Establish a career with Australia’s leading sawmill
• Working with cutting edge equipment and new technology
• Learn while you earn
• Opportunities to work and train at multiple sites
• Obtain various licences and tickets
• Open to mature age entry

This is a full-time fixed-term position with a promising future. With a commitment of 4 years required to complete your trade, gain on the job training, and attend trade school, individuals must be highly motivated, flexible and keen to learn.

Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.