Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

SDA Saputo Dairy Australia; Allansford; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Australia is inviting applications for a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to join our Maintenance team in Allansford. This 4-year program combines hands-on mechanical work with a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

You will rotate through maintenance, machining, fitting, welding and industrial equipment, gaining practical skills while contributing to upgrades on our plant. We value safety, teamwork, and a proactive approach in a multinational, values-led company.

Qualifications

• Higher School Certificate or other relevant qualification, with an aptitude for technical and mechanical work.
• Practical trade skills and/or a relevant pre-apprenticeship.
• Reliable attitude, strong work ethic and ability to work well as part of a team.
• An ability to learn quickly, with good computer skills.
• A strong and ongoing commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supporting proactive, preventative and reactive maintenance across plant and production equipment.
• Developing practical skills in mechanical fitting and machining, including the use of lathes and mills.
• Assisting with small plant and machinery upgrades.
• Building welding and fabrication skills, including TIG welding of stainless steel.
• Dismantling, servicing and assembling a diverse range of mechanical equipment.
• Completing the mandatory and elective training required to achieve your Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

Skills

Teamwork

Good computer skills

Health & safety

Willingness to learn

Education

Higher School Certificate

Pre-apprenticeship

Tools

Lathes and mills

Welding equipment

TIG welding

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.

Ready to bring your best? How you will make contributions that matter

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to join our Maintenance team in Allansford. This 4-year apprenticeship combines a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade with hands-on experience across maintenance, machining, fitting, welding and industrial equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting proactive, preventative and reactive maintenance across plant and production equipment.
• Developing practical skills in mechanical fitting and machining, including the use of lathes and mills.
• Assisting with small plant and machinery upgrades.
• Building welding and fabrication skills, including TIG welding of stainless steel.
• Dismantling, servicing and assembling a diverse range of mechanical equipment.
• Completing the mandatory and elective training required to achieve your Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is motivated to build a career in the mechanical trades and is ready to learn.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A Higher School Certificate or other relevant qualification, with an aptitude for technical and mechanical work.
• Practical trade skills and/or a relevant pre-apprenticeship.
• A reliable attitude, strong work ethic and ability to work well as part of a team.
• An ability to learn quickly, with good computer skills.
• A strong and ongoing commitment to workplace health and safety.

We’ll support you with A 4-year apprenticeship combining practical experience with a nationally recognised trade qualification. Learning and development opportunities to help you build your skills and grow your career. The opportunity to make contributions that matter while being supported by a multinational, values-led company.

If you have a strong interest in mechanics and want to build a career as a Mechanical Fitter, we’d love to hear from you.

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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