Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited; Shire Of Menzies; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited invites applications for an Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance (Fitting) at the Tropicana Gold Mine. This role includes classroom training and hands-on experience to achieve MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering.

You will join a safety‑driven team, learning about pumps, hydraulics, welding and workshop operations while on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster during a 4‑year fixed term.

Qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to safety.
• Team player with a drive to deliver great outcomes.
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in technology including wireless data and systems
• Must have unrestricted (Manual) licence or be working towards it.
• Australian working rights (Mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical equipment and fixed plant infrastructure to maximise availability.
• Work on pumps, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, drives and transmissions.
• Operate workshop machines, hand and power tools.
• Complete on‑the‑job and site training for MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering.
• Roaster: 8 days on, 6 days off at Tropicana Gold Mine on a 4‑year fixed term contract.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Adaptable

Communication

Willingness to learn

Interest in technology

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

Job description

The Opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference. If you feel that you may not tick all the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team.

What You Will Be Doing

As an Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance (Fitting), you are responsible for maintaining the mechanical equipment and associated fixed plant infrastructure to maximise availability in a sustainable cost-effective manner for the process plant and associated infrastructure.

Classroom training will be provided so that you can successfully and confidently complete your nationally recognised qualification.

As part of your Apprenticeship; you will learn

• Competency and coursework requirements for MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering- Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Gain HRL EWP, forklift.
• Working Safely at Heights Training
• Work with pumps and hydraulics, pneumatic systems, mechanical drives, and transmissions.
• Use workshop machines, hand and power tools
• Arc welding and thermal cutting
• Measuring and technical drawing
• Workplace health and safety
• AGAA and site-specific training courses

The program will commence ASAP on an 8 days, 6 days off roster at Tropicana Gold Mine on a 4 year fixed term contract.

After completing this Apprenticeship, your career as a Technician: Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will evolve.

Eligibility

• Have an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Be a team player with a willingness to deliver great outcomes for customers.
• Be flexible and thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• An interest in Technology including wireless data, systems etc
• Must have unrestricted(Manual) Licence or be working towards getting it.
• Be able to think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
• Be enthusiastic, motivated with a willingness to learn about this trade.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Underground Mining Industry experience is desirable.
• Have the ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• Have existing and ongoing valid Australian working rights (Mandatory).