Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance Full Time

AngloGold Ashanti; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti on the Gold Coast invites applicants for a four-year Apprenticeship: Mechanical Maintenance (Fitter) at the Tropicana Gold Mine. You will maintain mechanical equipment and complete classroom training to achieve MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting).

The program commences ASAP on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, full-time fixed-term contract. Open to school leavers with safety focus and a readiness to learn and grow within a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and compliance with site procedures.
• Team-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication.
• Desire to learn and develop mechanical trade skills.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Willingness to learn

Adaptable/flexible

Communication

Education

MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

Job description

Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance Full Time

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, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.

AGA have recently included a very rewarding new Apprenticeship to our business model, and we are excited to open this up for motivated and reliable individuals to apply to complete this 4-year program and commence a career as an Apprentice: Mechanical Maintenance (Fitter). These roles are open to school leavers, and anyone who may be looking for a new career opportunity.

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
• 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).