Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

Ai Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

All training fees paid

Mentoring from experienced trades

Career opportunities

Job summary

Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre in Northmead, NSW, is offering a Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship with a world leading consumer goods manufacturer. You will train on state‑of‑the‑art equipment and earn a national qualification while you work.

This role suits someone starting out or mid‑trades, with early mornings 6am–2pm, mentoring from experienced trades, and full training fees paid. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and ready for a pre‑employment medical

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Completion of Year 10 High School.
• Driver's Licence desirable but not essential.
• Willing to undertake police check and pre-employment medical if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust production machines.
• Run diagnostic checks, and troubleshoot production problems.
• Design new components and systems using CAD/CAM systems.
• Repair machines and build components in repair of facilities.
• Use programs to monitor machine processes and performance.
• Perform changeovers/setups, preventative maintenance, and fault finding.
• Examine and evaluate specifications for the requirements for a task.
• Operate and adjust machines to create parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding, or drilling metal stock or components.
• Cut, thread, bend, and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools and welding equipment.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools, or sub-assemblies.

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Kickstart your trade career with a Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship with a world leading consumer goods manufacturer

Gain a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical

Hands on mechanical training

Learn from experienced trades in a fast-paced industrial workshop

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to kick‑start your career with one of Australia’s most iconic manufacturing brands? Our Host Employer, based in Northmead (15 minutes from Paramatta), are offering an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Fitting Apprentice at their industrial site.

We would like to hear from apprentices at all stages - new starter or mid trade - please specify in your application what stage you are in.

This is an incredible chance to learn from industry experts, work with cutting‑edge equipment, and build a long-term career in maintenance fitting.

Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm

Benefits:

• The ability to earn money while learning a trade
• Obtain a Nationally recognised qualification
• Mentoring from experienced industry professionals
• All training fees paid for
• PPE provided throughout the apprenticeship

Duties may include:

• Operate and adjust production machines
• Run diagnostic checks, and troubleshoot to identify problems in production
• Design new components and systems using CAD/CAM systems
• Repair machines and build components in repair of facilities
• Use programs to monitor machine processes and performance
• Perform changeovers/setups, preventative maintenance, and fault finding
• Examine and evaluate specifications for the requirements for a task
• Operate and adjust machines to create parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding, or drilling metal stock or components
• Cut, thread, bend, and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools and welding equipment
• Ensure accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools, or sub-assemblies

About You:

• Must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident with the right to work in Australia
• Completion of Year 10 High School
• Drivers Licence desirable but not essential
• Willing to undertake police check and pre employment medical if required

About Us:

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is a Group Training Organisation that partner with Australia's best companies, producing powerful outcomes for apprentices and trainees. We foster connections with communities, employers, and candidates to create ideal career opportunities. To learn more about us, please visit our website www.aigroupapprentices.com.au

Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre are an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

After you have applied you will be sent a link to complete a job preview assessment.

Job Reference: Job No: 1678042