Apprentice Fitter

True Foods; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

True Foods in Maryborough, VIC, invites motivated applicants to join our Maintenance Team as Apprentice Maintenance Fitters. This is a prime chance to gain a nationally recognised trade qualification while learning from skilled tradespeople in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Whether you're finishing school or shifting careers, you’ll receive hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities for long-term employment upon completion of your apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanics, engineering or manufacturing.
• Enjoy hands-on work and solving problems.
• Reliable, motivated and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Confident asking questions and learning from others.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns.
• Carry out preventative maintenance.
• Work with conveyors, motors and production machinery.
• Perform fault finding and problem solving.
• Adhere to safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanics interest

Hands-on learner

Problem solving

Reliability

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Job description

Are you mechanically minded, enjoy working with your hands, and looking for a career with real long-term opportunities?

True Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join our Maintenance Team as Apprentice Maintenance Fitters. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a nationally recognised trade qualification while learning from experienced tradespeople in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Whether you're finishing school, have completed pre-apprenticeship studies, or are looking for a hands-on career change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

Build a Trade for Life

Are you mechanically minded, enjoy working with your hands, and looking for a career with real long-term opportunities?

True Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join our Maintenance Team as Apprentice Maintenance Fitters. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a nationally recognised trade qualification while learning from experienced tradespeople in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Whether you're finishing school, have completed pre-apprenticeship studies, or are looking for a hands-on career change, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Apprentice Maintenance Fitter, you'll work alongside our experienced Maintenance Team and gain practical skills in:

• Maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment




• Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns




• Preventative maintenance activities




• Working with conveyors, motors and production machinery




• Fault finding and problem solving




• Safe work practices and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who:

• Have a genuine interest in mechanics, engineering or manufacturing




• Enjoy hands-on work and problem solving




• Are reliable, motivated and eager to learn




• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic




• Are confident asking questions and learning from others




• Can work effectively within a team




• Aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty

What’s In It For You?

• Complete a nationally recognised trade qualification - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade




• Gain valuable hands-on industry experience whilst receiving mentoring from experienced tradespeople




• Opportunity for long-term employment upon completion of your apprenticeship

About True Foods

True Foods is a modern-day success story of the FMCG industry; and the proud home of the Simson’s Pantry product range. We have a genuine people-focused culture and burning ambition for continued innovation and ongoing sustainable growth in Australia. We pride ourselves on being 100% Australian-owned and our capability to manufacture everyday specialty household products; Tortilla Wraps, Flatbread, Pizza Bases, Naan & Roti Breads, to name a few.

Through passion and pure grit, we have been able to successfully introduce, drive and maintain a high-quality product range that has seen volumes absolutely soar across major Retailers and the Foodservice industries. We service and manage all major key customers nationally, including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Metcash, KFC, Subway, and PDF.

Ready to Build Your Future?

Applications are now open for apprenticeships commencing in January 2027.