Apprentice Fitter & Machinist: Hydraulics & Precision

Questas Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Store discounts

In-house training

Parental leave

Women's network

Health & safety program

Fitness program

Job summary

Swanson Industries in Mackay is offering an Apprentice Fitter & Machinist role as part of the Elevate Apprenticeship Program. You will learn hands-on in our workshop, repairing hydraulic cylinders for high-load mining equipment, under the guidance of experienced fitters and machinists.

The program provides mentorship, structured learning through the Elevate Academy, and a community of apprentices across Questas Group to support your development into a skilled tradesperson.

Qualifications

• Curious about how machines and mechanical systems work.
• Comfortable with maths and fine motor skills.
• Attention to precision and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior fitters and machinists on hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild.
• Learn precision machining techniques and equipment.
• Assist with inspection and fault-finding on hydraulic components.
• Support reassembly and testing processes to restore components to specification.
• Attend training programs and courses to build your trade knowledge and skills.

Skills

Curious about machines

Maths comfortable

Hands-on

Careful and precise

Clear communicator

Motivated and reliable

Education

Year 10 high school certificate

Job description

Swanson Industries in Mackay is offering an Apprentice Fitter & Machinist role as part of the Elevate Apprenticeship Program. You will learn hands-on in our workshop, repairing hydraulic cylinders for high-load mining equipment, under the guidance of experienced fitters and machinists.

The program provides mentorship, structured learning through the Elevate Academy, and a community of apprentices across Questas Group to support your development into a skilled tradesperson.