Apprentice Fitter - Colac

AKD Softwoods; Colac; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised qualification

On-the-job training by skilled trades

Travel to other sites

Mature age entry

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Colac, Victoria, is offering an Apprentice Fitter position within our national apprenticeship program. The role provides hands-on experience maintaining production plant and learning Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade over a 3–4 year period.

You will work on specialised machinery, perform preventative maintenance, and develop fault-finding and technical drawing interpretation skills while earning in a structured training environment.

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 a Fitter 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 Fitter you will gain qualification in Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

The fundamental purpose of the position of Maintenance Fitter is to maintain and repair production plant to run at optimum performance whilst achieving minimal downtime.

Maintenance Fitters at AKD apply a wide range of mechanical skills, including mechanical assembly, manufacturing components, equipment installation and modification, perform various types of welding, testing/fault finding for equipment efficiencies and servicing of mechanical equipment.

As a Fitter at AKD you could do a range of tasks including:

• Using and maintaining specialised machines and tools
• Component repair and assembly
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings & manuals
• Problem Solving and fixing faults
• Carrying out preventative maintenance
• Responding to breakdown events

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 travel to other sites
• Obtain various licences and tickets
• Open to mature age entry

Throughout and post the completion of the program there is opportunities for experience to be gained at our other sites/locations, with accommodation and travel support provided.

This is a full-time fixed-term position with a promising future. With a commitment of 3-4 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.