Fitter Apprentice — Mechanical Trade Training & On‑Site Ops

Cheetham Salt Limited; Bajool; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages and allowances

Relocation assistance

Uniforms provided

Parental leave options

Employee referral program

Job summary

Cheetham Salt Limited is offering an on-site apprenticeship at Bajool, Central Queensland. You will receive practical on-the-job experience with extensive training toward a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Machining).

The role includes exposure to OHS, food quality standards, and hands-on work across milling, packaging equipment, and automation. You will learn to read drawings, perform basic machining and welding, and work within a supportive team while pursuing your

Qualifications

• Year 10 completion with aptitude for technical work
• Aptitude for technical/mechanical work
• Team player with good work ethic
• Willingness to study Certificate III
• Current driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Apply OHS and Food Quality Standards
• Operate within a team environment
• Interact with IT systems and technology
• Perform engineering measurements and calculations
• Proactive, preventive and reactive maintenance to meet operational needs
• Read drawings or specs to identify job, material and equipment requirements
• Basic mechanical machining & fitting; welding TIG (stainless)
• Work on packaging equipment, conveyors, pumps and more
• Maintain a clean workplace per quality and safety processes

Skills

Technical aptitude

Team player

Safety conscious

Good work ethic

Communication skills

Education

Year 10 completion

Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cheetham Salt Limited is offering an on-site apprenticeship at Bajool, Central Queensland. You will receive practical on-the-job experience with extensive training toward a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Machining).

The role includes exposure to OHS, food quality standards, and hands-on work across milling, packaging equipment, and automation. You will learn to read drawings, perform basic machining and welding, and work within a supportive team while pursuing your