Apprentice Maintenance Fitter - TAFE Paid, Clear Trade Path

Lactalis; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TAFE fees covered

Uniforms provided

Career pathway

Job summary

Lactalis Australia in Bendigo is seeking a first-year Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join the Maintenance team. You will learn to install, repair and maintain mechanical plant, read drawings, weld, and work with production to minimize downtime.

You're expected to start a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, stay safety-minded and communicate well with colleagues. The role offers a clear pathway to a qualified trade with a global employer.

Qualifications

• Willingness to enroll in Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
• Hands-on with good eye for detail and problem-solving.
• Safety-minded, reliable and eager to learn.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain mechanical plant and equipment.
• Help install and commission new machinery.
• Weld (Oxy, TIG and MIG), machine and fabricate parts.
• Read technical drawings, manuals, and pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and report hazards.
• Work with production to minimise downtime.

Skills

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team player

Safety-minded

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Job description

Lactalis Australia in Bendigo is seeking a first-year Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join the Maintenance team. You will learn to install, repair and maintain mechanical plant, read drawings, weld, and work with production to minimize downtime.

You're expected to start a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, stay safety-minded and communicate well with colleagues. The role offers a clear pathway to a qualified trade with a global employer.