Apprentice Machinist (Fitter Machinist)

Kempe Engineering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempe Engineering seeks an Apprentice Machinist (Fitter Machinist) to start immediately at our Geelong workshop. You will work on mechanical services, maintenance and repair at our Geelong branch and client sites, while pursuing a 4-year Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical.

We value initiative, reliability, and safety, and offer full-time employment with award wages and paid training in a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Apprentice role in mechanical engineering with on-site and workshop exposure.
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical to be completed.
• Geelong workshop (Moolap) and local sites involved during apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical services including scheduled and unscheduled works, maintenance and repair.

Skills

Initiative-taking

Reliability

Punctuality

OSH awareness

Teamwork

Driving licence

Pre-employment medical

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical

Job description

About Us:

Kempe Engineering is an Australian owned company with 16 permanent facilities located in close proximity to our client's operations nationally in Australia (refer to websitewww.kempe.com.au).

Our company is committed to ZERO Harm delivering exceptional performance to our clients. As an essential service provider, we offer continuity of employment including career development into leadership & management roles. Our growth industries include renewable energy, recycling, food & dairy and mining.

The Role:

Kempe Engineering are seeking to employ apprentices or adult apprentices in the following fields:

• Apprentice Machinist (Fitter Machinist) to start immediately

The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of mechanical services including scheduled and unscheduled works, maintenance and repair works at our Geelong branch and client's site.

We are looking for motivated individuals with a strong work ethic, looking at completing the certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical.

The Location:

The successful applicant will undertake much of their apprenticeship in our Geelong workshop (Moolap). As Kempe hold local site-based maintenance contracts the apprentices may also complete a portion of their apprenticeship working at various sites in the local region.

Upon completion of each apprenticeship, the successful applicant will be a well-rounded tradesman with numerous skills, additional qualifications, and experience.

Requirements:

• Initiative-taking, reliable and punctual
• Strong appreciation of Occupational Health and Safety including PPE
• Commitment to the full term of apprenticeship and study requirements
• Manual License, Forklift and Confined Space are most desirable
• Good critical thinking skills along with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Contribute to customer satisfaction at every opportunity
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Work within dynamic and flexible teams
• Hold a current driver's license
• Be fit energetic and ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical
• Friendly, family-based work culture
• Fulltime Employment with above award wages
• Fully paid training combined with a 4-year accredited certificate III in Engineering Mechanical
• Future career opportunities within our company at completion of apprenticeship