Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

GForce Recruitment; Geelong; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

gforce is offering an apprentice Maintenance Fitter role in Geelong, Victoria. You will learn to install, maintain and upgrade complex plant systems under the guidance of experienced tradespeople, building practical skills in a safety-conscious environment.

You’ll start with hands-on tasks, gain exposure to precision plans, and work toward a recognised four-year trade career. This is a full-time apprenticeship designed to develop reliability, teamwork and a strong mechanical foundation within a

Qualifications

• Ready to learn and pursue a four-year apprenticeship.
• Interest in industrial mechanical work and hands-on tool use.
• Reliability, punctuality and commitment.
• Safety-conscious with willingness to follow processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with installation, maintenance and upgrade work.
• Respond to breakdowns and support planned maintenance under supervision.
• Learn operation and maintenance of site plant and machinery.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation.
• Work safely within established framework.

Skills

Industrial interest

Hands-on work

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Team player

Education

Four-year apprenticeship required

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

13h ago , from gforce employment and recruitment

You’ll build practical skills while helping to install, maintain and upgrade the complex plant systems that support critical facility assets.

What you’ll learn and do

• Assist qualified tradespeople with machine installation, maintenance and upgrade work.
• Respond to breakdowns and support planned machinery & plant maintenance under supervision.
• Gain exposure to the operation and maintenance of the site’s complex plant and machinery.
• Learn to use hand tools, power tools and read & understand precision plans safely.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work efficiently and collaboratively within an established safety framework.

About you

You’re ready to learn, enjoy practical work and want to build a long-term career as a Maintenance Fitter. You’ll also bring:

• A genuine interest in industrial mechanical work.
• Enjoyment of hands-on work using tools and precision instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Reliability, punctuality and commitment to completing a four-year apprenticeship.
• The ability to follow directions and instructions from tradespeople.
• A safety-conscious approach and commitment to following established processes.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused attitude.

This is an opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople, develop skills across sophisticated industrial systems and work toward a recognised trade career in a safety-focused team environment.

About gforce

gforce is a For-Purpose Community Organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people and communities.

We are a full-service employment and recruitment organisation that seeks to assist all job seekers, participants and employers.

We have served some communities for over 40 years and for others we are building new relationships. We believe in being genuinely part of communities we serve and embracing a community-driven approach.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, all genders, mature-aged people and people with disability.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for any person who requests it to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.