Apprentice Saw Technician

seek.com.au; Tiaro; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DTM Timber invites applications for an entry-level apprenticeship in the saw shop. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, sharpening, and operating machinery across a production line.

You will learn by assisting technicians and tradesmen while developing a broad range of mechanical skills in a busy timber processing environment. The program emphasizes practical learning, safety, and progression toward an apprenticeship contract, with initial assessment and opportunities to grow within the

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and genuine interest in engineering/manufacturing.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Willingness to travel to Victoria for apprenticeship training.
• Prepared to work hard and learn diverse technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily upkeep of saws, tools and machinery used in production, including filing, sharpening and welding.
• Assist Saw Technician with planning production schedules and maintenance.
• Assist tradesmen with problem solving and troubleshooting issues.
• Maintain saws and equipment to correct standard for optimal productivity.
• Assist with saw and tooling changes during shifts.
• Operate mechanical equipment, sharpening machinery and other tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Willingness to learn

Safe work practices

Methodical

Education

Apprenticeship program

Job description

Are You the Next Member of DTM Timber’s Saw Shop Team?

Are you mechanically minded?

Do you like to know how things work?

Good with your hands and not afraid to get them dirty?

Ready for a new challenge and looking for a unique career path?

Here’s your chance to exercise your curiosity, use your hands and enjoy a diverse career in the timber industry.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone keen to learn a highly sought-after trade.

DTM Timber is a prominent and long-standing company that operates hardwood sawmills, treatment plants and dry mill operations in Queensland and Northern NSW.

Key tasks include:

• Daily upkeep of saws, tools and associated machinery used in the production line (including filing, sharpening and welding).
• Assist the Saw Technician with planning production schedules and ongoing maintenance requirements.
• Assist the tradesmen in problem solving/trouble shooting issues.
• Professional care and maintenance of saws and other timber processing tools and equipment to correct standard and to achieve optimum saw productivity.
• Assist with saw and tooling changes during shifts.
• Operate mechanical equipment, precision sharpening machinery and other tools.

What do we need?

• The successful candidate will be someone who is prepared to work hard, has an eye for detail and is genuinely interested in engineering and manufacturing.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Patient and methodical
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and develop own skills and knowledge
• Open to learning diverse technical skills (mechanical and technical skills would be highly regarded)
• Committed to the study component of the apprenticeship (willing to travel to Victoria)
• Follow safe work practices

Initial Employment Period

Please note that the successful applicant will initially be employed for a three-month assessment period prior to any apprenticeship training contract being offered. Progression to an apprenticeship will be subject to satisfactory performance, aptitude for the trade and willingness to undertake the required training.

If you have a drive for getting hands on and getting the job done and are eager to be part of a high-performing team.

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