Apprentice Fitter and Turner

GForce Recruitment; Geelong; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

gforce invites applications for an Apprentice Fitter and Turner based in Geelong. You will develop precision engineering skills, using a range of tools and equipment, while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

The role involves hands-on work with steel and mechanical components, maintaining equipment, and assisting with repair tasks across workshop and refinery environments. Overtime and weekend work may be required as part of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn.
• Enjoy hands-on, practical work.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing engineering measurements.
• General machining and precision work.
• Shutting down and isolating machinery and equipment.
• Dismantling, replacing and assembling engineering components.
• Installing and removing bearings.
• Repairing and fitting mechanical components.
• Maintaining and overhauling mechanical equipment.

Skills

Reliable

Hands-on

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Literacy & numeracy

Driver's licence preferred

Education

Certificate III qualification (Engineering)

Job description

gforce is an employment and recruitment leader, employing over 500 people weekly, including apprentices, trainees, school-based trainees and labour hire staff. We offer apprenticeship, recruitment and inclusive employment services.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to commence a Fitting & Turning Apprenticeship at a Geelong-based refinery while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

The refinery plays an important role in Victoria’s fuel supply and produces a range of products, including bitumen for road construction and jet fuel for Melbourne and Avalon Airports. The workplace offers a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong focus on creating opportunities for people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

What does the role entail?

As an Apprentice Fitter and Turner, you will develop precision engineering skills and gain hands‑on experience using a variety of tools, machinery and equipment.

Working primarily with steel and mechanical components, you will learn how to manufacture and adjust parts, maintain equipment, and repair items such as motors, pumps and valves.

This is a practical, hands‑on role requiring accuracy, problem‑solving skills and strong teamwork. You will spend time both in the workshop and throughout the refinery, working as part of a team responsible for maintaining equipment and helping keep refinery operations running safely and effectively.

Duties may include:

• Performing engineering measurements
• General machining
• Shutting down and isolating machinery and equipment
• Dismantling, replacing and assembling engineering components
• Installing and removing bearings
• Repairing and fitting engineering components
• Maintaining and overhauling mechanical equipment

gforce is an employment and recruitment leader, employing over 500 people weekly, including apprentices, trainees, school-based trainees and labour hire staff. We offer apprenticeship, recruitment and inclusive employment services.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to commence a Fitting & Turning Apprenticeship at a Geelong-based refinery while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

The refinery plays an important role in Victoria’s fuel supply and produces a range of products, including bitumen for road construction and jet fuel for Melbourne and Avalon Airports. The workplace offers a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong focus on creating opportunities for people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

What does the role entail?

As an Apprentice Fitter and Turner, you will develop precision engineering skills and gain hands‑on experience using a variety of tools, machinery and equipment.

Working primarily with steel and mechanical components, you will learn how to manufacture and adjust parts, maintain equipment, and repair items such as motors, pumps and valves.

This is a practical, hands‑on role requiring accuracy, problem‑solving skills and strong teamwork. You will spend time both in the workshop and throughout the refinery, working as part of a team responsible for maintaining equipment and helping keep refinery operations running safely and effectively.

Duties may include:

• Performing engineering measurements
• General machining
• Shutting down and isolating machinery and equipment
• Dismantling, replacing and assembling engineering components
• Performing fault diagnostics
• Installing and removing bearings
• Repairing and fitting engineering components
• Maintaining and overhauling mechanical equipment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn
• Enjoy hands‑on, practical work
• A good aptitude for mechanical systems
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle is preferred

You will be required to work a 35‑hour week (including TAFE training) and must be willing to work overtime and weekends when required. As an apprentice of gforce, you will be a valued employee, provided with an experienced consultant to support, assist and encourage you in developing a long‑term career in this industry.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, all genders, mature‑aged people and people with disability.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for any person who requests it to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

About gforce

gforce is a For‑Purpose Community Organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people and communities.

We are a full‑service employment and recruitment organisation that seeks to assist all job seekers, participants and employers.

Our team is passionate and skilled, and focus on an excellent customer experience.

We have served some communities for over 40 years and for others we are building new relationships. We believe in being genuinely part of communities we serve and embracing a community‑driven approach.