Apprentice - Mechanical Fitter

Otis SE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking Mechanical Fitter Apprentices for a January 2027 intake at our Port Melbourne facility. You will train hands-on in lift and escalator systems, working with experienced technicians to develop core mechanical skills and fault-finding abilities.

This apprenticeship offers exposure to Service and Construction, a safety-focused environment, and pathways to a long-term career within the lift industry.

Qualifications

• Currently completing a Mechanical Fitting apprenticeship (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) or completed a relevant pre-apprenticeship qualification.
• Minimum Year 10 or equivalent.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Genuine interest in mechanical systems and hands-on technical work.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical on-the-job experience while developing technical skills for a career in the lift and escalator industry.
• Learn installation, modernisation, servicing, maintenance and repair of lifts, escalators and travelators.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and tradespeople to support your development.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Year 10

Pre-apprenticeship qualification

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 Country: Australia Location: LOC7013 : Unit 1 & 2, 177 Salmon St, Port Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia Mechanical Fitter Apprentice | January 2027 Intake

At Otis, its our people who make us different. Join the Otis family, where collaboration, innovation and empowerment help our people build rewarding careers and reach new heights. Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship at Otis! We are looking for motivated individuals who are currently completing their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of a Mechanical Fitting apprenticeship, or who have completed a relevant pre-apprenticeship qualification, to join our team as a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice, commencing in January 2027. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving mechanical problems and learning how complex equipment operates, this could be the opportunity for you.

About the role

As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice with Otis, you will gain practical, on-the-job experience while developing the technical skills required to build a long-term career in the lift and escalator industry. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will:

• Learn about the installation, modernisation, servicing, maintenance and repair of lifts, escalators and travelators.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and tradespeople who will support your development.
• Develop practical mechanical skills, including fault finding, equipment maintenance, repair and installation.
• Gain exposure to different areas of our business, including Service and Construction.
• Learn how to work safely within a highly technical and safety-focused environment.
• Work with customers and develop strong communication and customer service skills.
• Build valuable industry knowledge and experience while working towards your trade qualification.

What we offer

At Otis, we are committed to supporting our apprentices throughout their training and career development. You will receive:

• Specialist technical training in elevator and escalator systems.
• Hands-on learning alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Exposure to a variety of equipment, work environments and technical challenges.
• Workplace learning and development opportunities designed to help you grow your career.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within the lift and escalator industry.
• Employment with an organisation committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

What you will need

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally:

• Be currently completing a Mechanical Fitting apprenticeship, preferably in your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year, or have completed a relevant pre-apprenticeship qualification.
• Have completed a minimum of Year 10 or equivalent.
• Have full working rights in Australia.
• Have a genuine interest in mechanical systems, equipment and hands-on technical work.
• Be safety-conscious and willing to learn.
• Be reliable, motivated and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Have good communication and customer service skills.
• Be interested in developing a long-term career within the lift and escalator industry.
• Previous experience in the lift industry or another mechanical, industrial or trades environment is advantageous, but not essential.

Build what's next with Otis

Otis is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds.

Otis is the worlds leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industries largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers!

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

Be ready to develop your skills, learn from experienced professionals and start building a rewarding trade career, and build what's next with Otis!

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

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