Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

SDA Saputo Dairy Australia; Cobram; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Australia is offering a 4-year, full-time Mechanical Fitter Apprentice position in Cobram, Victoria. You'll gain hands-on experience across a large manufacturing facility while working toward a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.

Join a team of experienced tradespeople to learn preventative and breakdown maintenance, fitting, welding, and servicing of industrial equipment. A strong safety mindset and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for technical and mechanical work with a relevant qualification.
• Practical trade skills or a pre-apprenticeship is desirable.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support proactive, preventative and reactive maintenance across plant and production equipment.
• Develop practical skills in mechanical fitting and machining, including the use of lathes and mills.
• Assist with small plant and machinery upgrades.
• Build welding and fabrication skills, including TIG welding of stainless steel.
• Dismantle, service and assemble a diverse range of mechanical equipment.
• Complete training to achieve the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.

Skills

Trade skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Higher School Certificate / relevant qualification

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 at our manufacturing facility in Cobram, Victoria. This 4-year, full-time apprenticeship is a great opportunity to start your career in the mechanical trades, gaining hands‑on experience across a large and diverse manufacturing facility while completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople, developing practical skills across preventative and breakdown maintenance, machining, fitting, welding and the servicing of industrial equipment.

• 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.

• 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

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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