Boilermaking apprentice, 1st Year, Certificate III, Mortdale, NSW

1300 Apprentice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing employment potential

On-site and workshop training

Industry tickets/training

January 2027 start

Job summary

1300 Apprentice in Mortdale, NSW invites applicants for a 1st Year Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaker) Apprentice starting January 2027. The role blends workshop and site work, offering hands-on training across fabrication, welding and mechanical tasks.

You will learn from experienced tradespeople, develop practical skills, and work toward a nationally recognised qualification within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Committed to completing their apprenticeship and learning the trade.
• Interested in engineering, machinery, welding and mechanical components.
• Confident with Mathematics and English.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to undertake regional travel as part of a supervised team.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and sheet metal work.
• Welding and mechanical components.
• Machine maintenance across a variety of industries.
• Machine installation and relocation.
• Modification and design of machinery.
• Shutdown work.
• Machining and optical alignments.
• Rigging and pipe work.
• General engineering and maintenance tasks.
• Problem-solving and fault-finding.
• Working safely on-site and in the workshop.

Skills

Mathematics

English

Teamwork

Safety

Manual dexterity

Education

Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaker) Apprenticeship

Job description

Boilermaking apprentice, 1st Year, Certificate III, Mortdale, NSW

Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaker) Apprentice

Southern Sydney | 1st Year Apprentice | January 2027 Start

Are you looking to kick‑start your career in engineering and become a qualified Boilermaker? This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team and gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of industries and engineering projects.

As a 1st Year Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaking) Apprentice, you’ll work across both workshop and site environments, learning from highly experienced tradespeople while developing a broad range of practical engineering and fabrication skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of work, including:

• Fabrication and sheet metal work
• Welding and mechanical components
• Machine maintenance across a variety of industries
• Machine installation and relocation
• Modification and design of machinery
• Shutdown work
• Machining and optical alignments
• Rigging and pipe work
• General engineering and maintenance tasks
• Problem‑solving and fault‑finding
• Working safely on‑site and in the workshop

No two days will necessarily be the same, giving you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience throughout your apprenticeship.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Committed to completing their apprenticeship and learning the trade
• Interested in engineering, machinery, welding and mechanical components
• Confident with Mathematics and English
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Well presented, enthusiastic and reliable
• Detail‑oriented and willing to learn
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Committed to working safely and following all site WHS requirements
• Willing to undertake regional travel as part of a supervised team
• Keen to develop practical skills and build a long‑term career in engineering

What’s On Offer

• 1st Year Certificate III Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaking) Apprenticeship
• January 2027 commencement
• Site and workshop‑based training
• Full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Work alongside highly experienced tradespeople
• Exposure to a wide range of engineering industries and projects
• Opportunity for additional training and industry tickets, including mobile equipment, confined space and rigging
• Plenty of overtime and weekend work available
• Opportunity for ongoing employment and career progression after successfully completing the apprenticeship

Build Your Future in Engineering

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job — you’ll gain practical experience across fabrication, welding, machinery, maintenance, rigging and mechanical engineering, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

If you’re enthusiastic, safety‑focused and ready to learn a skilled trade, we’d love to hear from you!

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