Apprentice Fitter & Turner — TAFE-Paid Training + Tools

Wilmar Sugar; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trade training covered

Toolkit provided

Equal opportunity employer

Additional leave

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables invites applications for a Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship at Proserpine Mill starting February 2027. This four-year program combines on-the-job training with a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning) through a Registered Training Organisation such as TAFE.

You will learn to maintain and repair mechanical plant in a sugar manufacturing environment, work with qualified tradespeople, and complete required work orders while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Minimum sound achievement in Mathematics and English.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical trade skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to and from work and attend off-site vocational training.
• Previous mechanical or workshop experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manufacture and repair engineering components using workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines, drills).
• Assist with installation, maintenance and repair of plant and equipment.
• Develop skills in troubleshooting and fault finding.
• 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

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables invites applications for a Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship at Proserpine Mill starting February 2027. This four-year program combines on-the-job training with a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning) through a Registered Training Organisation such as TAFE.

You will learn to maintain and repair mechanical plant in a sugar manufacturing environment, work with qualified tradespeople, and complete required work orders while adhering to safety