Apprentice Electrician - Colac

AKD Softwoods; Colac; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National qualification funded by AKD

Hands-on training

Work across multiple sites

Earn while you learn

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Colac, Victoria, is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship on our Colac site. You will gain qualification in Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician while working hands-on with our maintenance and installation teams.

This full-time, four-year program includes on-the-job training and trade school, supported by a dedicated Training Manager to guide your learning and development, with opportunities to work across AKD’s state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician required or pursued during apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn and develop electrical trade skills.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining 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.

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician

Tools

Interpreting PLC logic programs

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 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.