Apprentice | Fitter and Turner

D & T Hydraulics & Engineering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Forklift licensing

Overtime available

Job summary

D&T Hydraulics & Engineering in Mackay is offering a first-year apprenticeship in 2027 to learn on the job while earning a wage. You will rotate through departments and work toward a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter & Turner) with guidance from experienced tradespersons in a modern workshop.

The program provides a first-year rate of $23.69 per hour plus penalties, structured on-the-job training, forklift licensing opportunities, generous overtime, and a town-based role

Qualifications

• Completed Year 10 with strong math results.
• Sound results in manual arts & technical drawing.
• Interest in STEM for future career progression.
• Willingness to learn and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through departments to gain exposure across operations.
• Learn on-the-job with mentoring from experienced tradespersons.
• Attend aptitude tests as part of the recruitment process.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

STEM interest

Education

Year 10 completed

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Looking to earn while you learn in 2027?

D&T Hydraulics & Engineering is a locally owned family business that has been operating successfully in Mackay for over 45 years. We are a highly respected company specialising in the manufacture and repair of hydraulic cylinders and components across a range of industries.

Our modern workshop is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and technology, providing an outstanding learning environment for aspiring tradespeople. This is an exciting opportunity to gain on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced tradespersons while completing a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter & Turner).

You’ll rotate through various departments throughout your apprenticeship, gaining exposure to all aspects of our operations and developing a broad range of skills that will set you up for a successful career.

We are seeking motivated applicants with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn. At D&T Hydraulics, we believe our people are the key to our success and we're committed to supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

What We Offer

First year apprentice hourly rate of $23.69 per hour plus penalties

Structured on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced tradespersons

Relevant additional training opportunities, including forklift licensing

Plenty of overtime available

Town-based position - home every night

Long-term career opportunities upon successful completion of your trade

The successful applicants will have the following as minimum:

Completed Year 10

Strong results in mathematics, sound results in manual arts & technical drawing

Shows interest/proven capability in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for future career progression post trade completion

Sound results in all other subjects

Shortlisted applicants will undergo an aptitude test as part of the recruiting process. Please include any previous employment history, referees and school results from year 10 onwards.