Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Newman Indigenous Partnership; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised training

Coaching and support

Discounts on Health & Wellbeing

Counselling and ongoing mentoring

Rotation across employers

Job summary

Zeal Futures offers a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship where you study a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade over 48 months while gaining hands-on experience maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment and workshop tools.

You’ll assist qualified tradespeople, operate workshop equipment, learn fault identification, and complete required documentation with mentoring, coaching and cross-employer opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (48 months).
• Willingness to learn and complete practical/theoretical training.
• Basic computer skills and documentation ability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified tradespeople with routine maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment and workshop tools.
• Operating workshop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, cut-off saws and welders.
• Assisting with workshop organisation, spare parts management and general housekeeping.
• Supporting work order processes, including recording time and completing relevant documentation.
• Learning to identify mechanical faults and assist with troubleshooting.
• Using hand tools and machinery to complete mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Operating forklifts and working at heights under appropriate training and supervision.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Carry out other duties that are within the limits of trainee skills, competence and ability as required.

Skills

Interest in mechanics

Self-motivated

Computer skills

Positive can-do attitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Follow instructions

Health & safety

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

What you’ll do -

Whilst studying an Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade over 48 months, you’ll have the opportunity to work on:

• Assisting qualified tradespeople with routine maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment and workshop tools.
• Operating workshop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, cut-off saws and welders.
• Assisting with workshop organisation, spare parts management and general housekeeping.
• Supporting work order processes, including recording time and completing relevant documentation.
• Learning to identify mechanical faults and assist with troubleshooting.
• Using hand tools and machinery to complete mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Operating forklifts and working at heights under appropriate training and supervision.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

• Carry out other duties that are within the limits of trainee skills, competence and ability as required.

What we’re looking for -

• A genuine interest in mechanics, machinery and maintenance.
• A self-motivated attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Good computer skills and the ability to complete basic documentation.
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

• A willingness to undertake both practical and theoretical training.

Must haves -

• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical including, audio testing, spirometry and a functional capacity assessment.

Why Zeal Futures?

We do more than just get you a job. We employ you and back you the whole way – with training, mentoring, guidance, support and real career opportunities. Real income, real skills.

Perks include:

• Nationally recognised training
• Access to coaching, training & support
• Discounts on Health & Wellbeing services
• Counselling and ongoing mentoring
• Opportunities to rotate across employers for further exposure