Apprentice Fitter: Start Your Tech-Driven Manufacturing

Borg; City of Mount Gambier; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta Products, an Australian-owned family business, is investing in a world-leading, state-of-the-art production facility. As an Apprentice Fitter, you’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople while learning to become a qualified Fitter in a hands-on, modern environment with advanced automation and robotics.

You’ll complete nationally recognised trade training while earning above-award apprentice wages, with a pathway from apprentice to qualified tradesperson and potential for a long-term

Qualifications

• Year 12 completion or near completion.
• Certificate II in Engineering (mechanical or fabrication) completed or started.
• Previous work experience in engineering, manufacturing or a trade environment.
• Genuine interest in technology, machinery and how things work.
• Strong literacy and numeracy; ability to read technical docs and perform measurements.
• Reliability, good attendance and a positive attitude to learning.
• Willingness to learn and work safely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced tradespeople and industry professionals.
• Develop practical trade skills in a modern manufacturing environment.
• Gain exposure to world-leading technology, automation and control systems.
• Complete a nationally recognised trade qualification.
• Earn above-award apprentice wages.
• Progress toward becoming a qualified tradesperson within Porta.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading measurements

Numeracy

Team player

Education

Year 12 (or near completion)

Certificate II in Engineering (mechanical/fabrication)

Job description

Porta Products, an Australian-owned family business, is investing in a world-leading, state-of-the-art production facility. As an Apprentice Fitter, you’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople while learning to become a qualified Fitter in a hands-on, modern environment with advanced automation and robotics.

You’ll complete nationally recognised trade training while earning above-award apprentice wages, with a pathway from apprentice to qualified tradesperson and potential for a long-term