Apprentice Mechanical Fitter: Hands-on Training & Career Growth

Bega Cheese; Nowra; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary continuance insurance

Purchased leave options

Mental and physical health programs

Job summary

Bega Group is hiring an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join our Ridge Street site in Nowra, NSW. The role involves on-the-job training supervised by the Reliability Team Leader, with formal training through TAFE.

You will work on-site from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, and must be prepared for a four-year training commitment to achieve a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade). We value potential, diversity of thinking, and a strong willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Minimum Year 10 or equivalent or a mature aged applicant.
• Commitment to undertake 4 years of relevant training to complete a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).
• Aptitude in mechanical reasoning and troubleshooting with strong mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced tradespersons to diagnose and rectify equipment faults in industrial processes.
• Develop safety risk assessment skills for preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Learn safe operation of plant and machinery and proper use of hand and power tools.
• Develop skills to analyse, diagnose and rectify plant breakdowns and suggest improvements.
• Attend TAFE and complete required modules on time with good results.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Job description

Bega Group is hiring an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join our Ridge Street site in Nowra, NSW. The role involves on-the-job training supervised by the Reliability Team Leader, with formal training through TAFE.

You will work on-site from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, and must be prepared for a four-year training commitment to achieve a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade). We value potential, diversity of thinking, and a strong willingness to learn.