Apprentice Electrician - Colac

AKD Softwoods; Colac; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career progression

Learn while you earn

Exposure to multiple sites

Job summary

AKD Softwoods invites motivated individuals to join its Colac site as an Electrical Apprentice. You will gain qualification through a Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician and work on industrial equipment under a hands-on training program led by our Training Manager.

As an apprentice electrician you will install, repair and maintain electrical parts of equipment, interpret diagrams, perform preventative maintenance, fault analysis and PLC logic support.

Qualifications

• Must enrol in and complete Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician through AKD apprenticeship program.
• Strong interest in electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis in industrial environments.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and learn on state-of-the-art equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain electrical components of industrial equipment (generators, transformers, switchboards, panels, wiring).
• Interpret technical documents and electrical drawings.
• Perform preventative maintenance and fault finding.
• Interpret PLC logic programs and support engineering teams.
• Provide technical support and on-job training during apprenticeship.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Interpreting PLC logic

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Job Category: Electrical/Electronic Engineering

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.

Job Description

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 Colac 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.

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