Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Next Day Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TAFE fees paid

Tools and PPE supplied

Job summary

Next Day Recruitment in Sydney North Shore NSW is seeking a first-year apprenticeship candidate to become a skilled fitter/boilermaker. You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople, learn to strip, inspect, and rebuild mechanical systems, and progress to site work as your skills grow.

You will complete a four-year path to MEM30219 Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) at TAFE, with weekly attendance and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Year 10 minimum completed (Year 12 preferred).
• Current driver’s licence, or working towards one.
• Natural mechanical aptitude, reliability, eagerness to learn.
• Permanent full-time role (38 hours, Mon-Fri).
• TAFE fees are paid for, tools and PPE supplied.
• Trade qualification upon completion pays $100k+.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, fault find and rebuild mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Disassemble and inspect worn or broken pumps; use micrometers and vernier calipers to measure wear against drawings.
• Overhaul internal components like seals, bearings, impellers, wear rings and gaskets.
• Learn basic machining and fabrication using lathes, drills and grinders.
• Reassemble and test equipment and pumps; check for leaks, pressure and vibrations.
• Read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings and follow procedures.
• Complete job cards, quality records and test results.
• Attend TAFE one day a week to achieve MEM30219 Cert III in Engineering.
• Progress to site work alongside a qualified tradesperson.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading CAD drawings

Quality records

Education

Year 10 completed

Cert III in Engineering MEM30219

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Workshop machinery

Test rig

Job description

Next Day Recruitment – Sydney North Shore NSW

An Australian owned manufacturer and systems engineering specialist. Their components and products are deployed across major defense, marine and aersopace platforms across australia.

They want a first year apprentice, working alongside experienced fitters and boilermakers. Four years to Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) at TAFE, and you finish with a trade.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Strip, inspect, fault find, and rebuild mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Disassemble and inspect worn or broken pumps, clean parts, and use precision tools like micrometers and vernier calipers to measure wear against technical drawings.
• Overhaul and repair critical internal components like mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear rings, and gaskets to restore equipment to factory specs.
• Learn basic machining and fabrication using workshop machinery (lathes, drills, grinders) to modify parts, make custom gaskets, or polish shafts.
• Reassemble and test equipment and pumps, ensuring correct tolerances, and connect them to a test rig to check for leaks, pressure, and vibrations.
• Read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings and work from technical written procedures.
• Complete vital paperwork including job cards, quality records, and test results.
• Attend TAFE one day a week to achieve your MEM30219 Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).
• Progress to site work alongside a qualified tradesperson as your skills grow.

The Company & You:

An Australian owned manufacturer and systems engineering specialist. Their components and products are deployed across major defense, marine and aersopace platforms across australia.

They want a first year apprentice, working alongside experienced fitters and boilermakers. Four years to Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) at TAFE, and you finish with a trade.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Strip, inspect, fault find, and rebuild mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Disassemble and inspect worn or broken pumps, clean parts, and use precision tools like micrometers and vernier calipers to measure wear against technical drawings.
• Overhaul and repair critical internal components like mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear rings, and gaskets to restore equipment to factory specs.
• Learn basic machining and fabrication using workshop machinery (lathes, drills, grinders) to modify parts, make custom gaskets, or polish shafts.
• Reassemble and test equipment and pumps, ensuring correct tolerances, and connect them to a test rig to check for leaks, pressure, and vibrations.
• Read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings and work from technical written procedures.
• Complete vital paperwork including job cards, quality records, and test results.
• Attend TAFE one day a week to achieve your MEM30219 Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).
• Progress to site work alongside a qualified tradesperson as your skills grow.

What you need & What's in it for you:

• Year 10 minimum completed(Year 12 preferred), with a strong foundation in Year 10 maths or better.
• A current driver's licence, or actively working towards getting one.
• A natural mechanical aptitude, rock-solid reliability, and a genuine eagerness to learn.
• Permanent full-time role (38 hours, Monday to Friday).
• 100% covered expenses: All TAFE fees are paid for, with all premium tools and PPE fully supplied.
• Future-proof career: A highly secure trade qualification that pays $100k+ once qualified.