Apprenticeship - Fabrication

Molycop; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site parking in Waratah

Strong safety culture

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Molycop is offering an apprenticeship in Fabrication (Boilermaking & Welding) in Waratah, NSW. The program combines structured TAFE studies with hands-on development, mentorship from experienced tradespeople, and a safety‑first culture.

It is open to school leavers and adults, with a pathway to Certificate III upon completion of 4 years of training. You will be supported by a supervisor, work with a collaborative team, and have opportunities to advance into further qualifications as part of your

Qualifications

• Completed Year 10 or Year 12 (preferred) or mechanical aptitude for adults.
• Demonstrated interest in undertaking an apprenticeship and energy to complete 4 years of study and training.
• Strong commitment to working safely and collaborating within a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Gain a Certificate III at TAFE and on-the-job development experiences with coaching from expert tradespeople and leaders.
• Learn under supervision in a supportive environment while you train in Fabrication (Boilermaking & Welding).
• Be part of a dynamic team in a global mining consumables company with opportunities during and beyond the apprenticeship.

Job description

Get hands on trade experience, be mentored bytradespeople to work and learn in a supportive environment, inaddition to your structured TAFE studies.

Molycop has an apprenticeship in Fabrication (Boilermaking &Welding) available for the right person. This opportunity is opento both school leavers and adults.
Gain a Certificate III at TAFE, obtain valuable on-the-jobdevelopment experiences and coaching from expert tradespeople andleaders.

Molycop apprentices achieve a nationally recognisedqualification after being trained by some of the most experiencedengineers and tradespeople in the region. Working in an environmentwhere safety is the highest priority, you will be part of adown-to-earth company with a friendly culture. You will have asupervisor to mentor you, as well as the support of your colleaguesand peers to ensure your time on the Apprentice Program is apositive learning and working experience.

It is a dynamic and exciting work environment. Your days will befilled with challenges, and you will have the opportunity toperfect your craft under the guidance and support of a well-roundedand professional team.

To be successful, you will have completed Year 10 or Year 12(preferred) or have mechanical aptitude if applying as an adult.You will also have a demonstrated interest in undertaking anapprenticeship and possess the energy and motivation to undertake 4years of study and training. You'll be the sort of person who has astrong commitment to working safely and is able to workcollaboratively within a diverse team.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career with aglobal leader in mining consumables. With diverse operations inboth Australia and internationally you can be sure that there aremany opportunities both during and beyond your apprenticeship.

Benefits for you:

• Opportunity to be a part of the heart of our Steelcity.
• Our awesome organisational culture – we really care aboutour people.
• Great training and experience in an international butlocally based manufacturer.
• Strong safety culture.
• Opportunity to complete relevant tickets and qualificationsas part of your onboarding to this apprenticeship.
• Opportunity to be supported to go on and completeCertificate IV as well as further career advancement.
• Central to city, based in Waratah with on-siteparking.
• Great pay and other benefits
• Discounted gym membership
• High retention rate
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A number of our apprentices have won “Apprentice of the Year” awards.

About Molycop

Molycop is the leading global supplier of forged steelgrinding media that is critical to mineral processing, particularlyin copper and gold mining. The company has unparalleled globalreach with a local presence in all the key hard rock mininggeographies. Its global footprint includes 12 state-of-the-artgrinding media manufacturing facilities and 13 regional salesoffices across North America, South America, Australasia and Europeas well as a centralised steel procurement office located inSingapore.

In Australia, Molycop has a proud history of manufacturingthat spans over a century, starting with the formation of TheCommonwealth Steel Company Pty Ltd in 1917. Today, Molycop isAustralia’s sole manufacturer of essential steel products, such asgrinding media, rail wheels, anode pins, and specialty engineeredfasteners for Australia’s hard rock mining, rail transportation,aluminium smelting, forging and engineering industries.