Fitter Machinist Apprenticeship

Mrael; Sydney; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with paid OT

Early finish on Fridays

Career development: Certificate III in

Full-time position

Job summary

MRAEL and SWB in Smithfield, NSW are seeking an Apprentice Fitter Machinist to join their team for a full-time role commencing January 2026. You will train alongside tradesmen and engineers to become trade-qualified, under robust mentorship and industry-standard practices.

The position offers a competitive remuneration package with paid overtime, an early finish on Fridays, and a clear pathway to earning a Certificate III in Engineering: Mechanical Trade.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake apprenticeship and training.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to learn on the job.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Must hold a current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Workshop-based mechanical repairs, including gearboxes, pumps and brakes.
• Dismantling, cleaning, assessing and measuring parts.
• Machining tasks using Lathe and Mill equipment.
• Maintaining and cleaning the workshop and equipment.
• Sand blasting and spray painting.

Skills

Positive attitude to learn

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to operate equipment and tools

Education

Certificate III in Engineering: Mechanical Trade

Job description

MRAEL are currently seeking a motivated Apprentice Fitter Machinist to join the team at SWB in Smithfield, NSW. SWB was established over 50 years ago with their branch networks now extended to all of Australia. With a hands-on attitude, innovative approach, and commitment to work in conjunction with their customers, SWB will remain at the forefront of bearings and power transmission supply.

You will have the opportunity to join a well-developed network of trained and experienced personnel, complimented by their manufacturers’ engineering departments.

• Full-time position commencing January 2026
• Competitive remuneration package with paid overtime available!
• Great work-life balance; early finish on Fridays!
• Career development and mentoring: earning your Certificate III in Engineering: Mechanical Trade

What's involved:

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic candidate who is interested in completing training and education as an apprentice with a view to becoming a trade-qualified Fitter Machinist. You will be learning alongside tradesmen and engineers to solve real problems in real time!

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, your main responsibilities will include:

• Workshop based mechanical repairs, gearboxes, pumps, brakes
• Dismantling, cleaning, assessing and measuring parts
• Machining – Lathe, Mill, Slotter
• Cleaning of the workshop
• Assisting with maintaining workshop equipment
• Sand blasting and spray painting

About you:

To be considered for this position you will ideally have:

• A positive attitude to learn in the workplace,
• High level of mechanical aptitude,
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures, both written and verbal,
• Ability to operate equipment and systems,

You must hold a current Drivers Licence.

What's next:

• The recruitment process includes aptitude testing and the successful candidate is required to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Due to the number of applications received only successful candidates are contacted.

MRAEL & SWB are an equal opportunity employer.