Apprentice Mechanical Fitters

Nepean; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPEAN Conveyors in Mackay, QLD invites motivated applicants to join the 2027 Apprentice Mechanical Fitter intake. This fixed-term apprenticeship runs up to four years, offering hands-on learning in assembly, maintenance and overhaul of underground mining equipment, with real tools and machinery in a busy workshop.

You will read blueprints, operate workshop tools, and learn to service gearboxes, conveyors and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 12 is required.
• Previous school-based work experience or a Certificate in Engineering Pathways will be highly regarded.
• Applicants should be enthusiastic, reliable and safety-minded with mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to understand job requirements.
• Operate workshop tools, machinery and equipment used in mechanical fitting.
• Assemble, disassemble and overhaul underground conveyor components, gearboxes and drive assemblies.
• Perform hydraulic fault finding and maintenance of hydraulic power packs.
• Plan work, compile material lists and record job hours in a workshop environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on

Safety-minded

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Year 12 completed

Certificate in Engineering Pathways (valued)

Tools

Workshop tools

Machinery operation

Hydraulic systems

Job description

• Kick start your mechanical trade career!

Are you mechanically minded, hands-on and ready to build a trade career with a successful local organisation that has a global reach across six continents? NEPEAN Conveyors is now inviting motivated future tradespeople to apply for our 2027 Apprentice Mechanical Fitter intake based in Mackay, QLD.

As part of the long-established NEPEAN group, you’ll join a proudly Australian business that supports mining and heavy industry through large-scale conveyor and materials handling solutions. This apprenticeship opportunity is a chance to learn from experienced tradespeople, work with real equipment, and develop the practical skills that can set you up for a long-term career in mechanical fitting.

About the opportunity

This fixed-term apprenticeship runs for up to four years and is designed to support you as you learn the assembly, disassembly, maintenance and overhaul of underground mining materials handling equipment. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to become a qualified Fitter & Turner and build a strong foundation for a career in the mechanical trade.

You’ll gain exposure to conveyor components, gearboxes, driveline equipment, winching equipment, hydraulic power packs and hydraulic-driven equipment, while learning how to work safely and accurately in a busy workshop environment.

What you’ll learn

• How to read blueprints, drawings and specifications to understand job requirements.


• How to operate workshop tools, machinery and equipment used in mechanical fitting.


• Assembly, disassembly and overhaul of underground conveyor components, gearboxes and mechanical drive assemblies.


• Hydraulic fault finding, repair and maintenance of hydraulic power packs and related equipment.


• How to plan work, compile material lists, record job hours and support day-to-day workshop duties.


• Safe work practices, WH&S requirements and how to contribute positively in a team environment.

Why join NEPEAN Conveyors?

• Earn while you learn with above-Award apprentice pay.


• Develop real mechanical trade skills through hands-on workshop experience and structured learning.


• Learn from qualified Fitters who will mentor you and help you build technical confidence.


• Work locally in Mackay while contributing to equipment and projects connected to mining and heavy industry.


• Join a successful local employer with strong Australian roots and global reach across six continents.


• Be part of a supportive team that values safety, initiative, teamwork, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and safety-minded applicants with mechanical aptitude, initiative and a genuine interest in learning a trade. You’ll enjoy practical hands-on work, be comfortable working as part of a team, and be willing to learn from experienced tradespeople in a busy workshop environment. Completion of Year 12 is required, and previous school-based work experience or a Certificate in Engineering Pathways will be highly regarded.