Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while learning

National qualification

Mentoring

Fees paid

PPE provided

Job summary

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is offering a Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship at our Northmead site, just outside Sydney. The role runs Monday to Friday, 6am‑2pm, with learning from industry experts and PPE provided throughout the program.

Applicants at all stages should specify their current trade level in the application. You will gain hands-on experience with cutting‑edge equipment, and complete a nationally recognised qualification while earning as you learn.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Completion of Year 10 High School.
• Willing to undertake pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust production machines.
• Run diagnostic checks and troubleshoot production issues.
• Design components using CAD/CAM systems.
• Repair machines and assemble components for facilities maintenance.
• Monitor machine processes and perform changeovers and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of finished parts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Machining

Education

Year 10 completion

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

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), is 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 performancePerform 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 If you want to be the best you need to learn from the best!

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