Apprentice Fitter & Turner — Start Your Mechanical Career

Wilmar Sugar; Burdekin Shire; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trade training fees covered

Full trade-specific toolkit provided

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables in the Burdekin region offers a four-year Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship commencing February 2027. The program combines practical site work with a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning) delivered by a Registered Training Organisation such as TAFE.

You'll learn maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical plant in a sugar manufacturing setting, working with experienced tradespeople and focusing on safety, teamwork and skill development.

Qualifications

• Minimum sound achievement in Mathematics and English.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical trade skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Ability to travel to and from work and attend off-site vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manufacture and repair engineering components using workshop machinery, including lathes, milling machines and drills.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of plant and equipment.
• Develop skills in troubleshooting, fault finding and responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs.
• Complete work orders, timesheets and other required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with tradespeople and other team members while following safe work practices.

Skills

Mathematics

English

Communication

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Travel to site/training

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning)

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drills

Job description

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables in the Burdekin region offers a four-year Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship commencing February 2027. The program combines practical site work with a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning) delivered by a Registered Training Organisation such as TAFE.

You'll learn maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical plant in a sugar manufacturing setting, working with experienced tradespeople and focusing on safety, teamwork and skill development.