Apprentice Fitter Machinist

Napean Conveyors; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award apprentice pay

Mentorship by experienced tradespeople

Job summary

NEPEAN Conveyors in Unanderra, NSW, is inviting school leavers to apply for a 2027 Apprentice Fitter intake. The fixed-term apprenticeship runs up to four years, blending structured learning with practical workshop experience in mechanical fitting and conveyor equipment.

You will learn to read drawings, assemble and inspect components, and assist with installation, maintenance and repairs while working toward a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Year 12 completion required.
• No prior mechanical fitting experience required.
• Interest in machinery and how things work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job instructions.
• Assemble and disassemble mechanical components and conveyor equipment under supervision.
• Measure and inspect components with precision tools and follow tolerances.
• Assist with installation, maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment.
• Learn fault-finding and routine maintenance under guidance of qualified tradespeople.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Year 12 completion

Job description

Build your mechanical fitting career with hands-on experience at NEPEAN Conveyors

Do you enjoy working with your hands, understanding how machinery works and solving practical problems? NEPEAN Conveyors is inviting motivated school leavers and aspiring tradespeople to apply for our 2027 Apprentice Fitter intake at Unanderra, NSW. You’ll develop practical skills in mechanical fitting, assembly, maintenance and repairs while working towards a nationally recognised engineering trade qualification.

As part of the NEPEAN group, you’ll join a proudly Australian engineering business where apprentices learn by doing. Supported by experienced tradespeople, you’ll build the practical skills, accuracy and confidence needed to assemble, maintain and repair mechanical equipment in a conveyor engineering environment.

About the opportunity

This fixed-term apprenticeship runs for up to four years and combines structured learning with practical workshop experience. Your focus will be on developing mechanical fitting skills, including interpreting engineering drawings, measuring and inspecting components, assembling mechanical equipment and assisting with installation, maintenance and repairs. On successful completion, you’ll have the opportunity to become a qualified Fitter with a strong foundation for a career in mechanical engineering and conveyor equipment.

From fitting bearings and shafts to assembling equipment and assisting with fault-finding, you’ll learn how skilled fitters combine technical knowledge, careful measurement and attention to detail to deliver quality work safely and efficiently.

What you’ll learn

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and job instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely to carry out mechanical fitting tasks.
• Assemble and disassemble mechanical components and conveyor equipment under the guidance of qualified tradespeople.
• Measure and inspect components using precision measuring equipment and work to specified tolerances.
• Assist with mechanical fault-finding, routine maintenance and repairs.
• Develop skills in fitting bearings and shafts, aligning equipment and checking mechanical assemblies.
• Follow safe work practices, maintain a clean workshop and contribute positively within a skilled team.

Why join NEPEAN Conveyors?

• Earn while you learn with above-Award apprentice pay.
• Develop practical fitting skills through hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, maintenance and repairs
• Learn from qualified tradespeople who will mentor you and help you build technical confidence.
• Work locally in Unanderra while building your trade skills with NEPEAN Conveyors.
• Join a successful Australian employer with strong local roots and global reach across six continents.
• Be part of a supportive team that values safety, initiative, teamwork, reliability and a willingness to learn.
  

Who we’re looking for?

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and safety-minded applicants with a genuine interest in machinery and how things work. You may enjoy metalwork, engineering, design and technology, automotive projects or fixing equipment. You’ll bring mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, a willingness to learn and the confidence to ask questions while working as part of a team. Completion of Year 12 is required, and any school-based engineering, metalwork or workshop experience will be highly regarded—but you do not need prior mechanical fitting experience.