Fitter/Turner Apprentice

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre – Melbourne VIC is offering a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship based in Lara. No experience required; you will gain hands-on training, earn a wage, and work toward a nationally recognised Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering alongside experienced maintenance professionals.

This full-time apprenticeship runs for four years, with standard hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, in Lara.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Commitment to completing a four-year apprenticeship.
• Safety conscious and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine maintenance and servicing.
• Dismantle and rebuild mechanical components.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Support breakdown repairs and fault-finding activities.
• Learn lathe work and basic machining techniques.
• Gain exposure to welding and fabrication tasks.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and best practices.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Hands-on

Reliability

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre – Melbourne VIC

No experience required

19d ago , from Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre

Lara VIC | Full-Time | Earn While You Learn

Ready to kickstart a hands-on career in mechanical engineering?

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is partnering with a leading Australian manufacturer to offer an exciting Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship based in Lara.

This is your opportunity to gain practical trade skills, earn a wage while you learn, and complete a nationally recognised qualification while working alongside experienced maintenance professionals.

Why This Role?

• Earn while you learn
• Gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople and mentors
• Build valuable skills in industrial maintenance and machinery
• Develop a long-term career in a growing industry

Position Details

• Location: Lara VIC
• Employment Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Qualification: Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering
• Duration: 4 Years

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside the maintenance team, you'll help keep equipment and machinery operating safely and efficiently.

Duties may include:

• Assisting with machine maintenance and servicing
• Dismantling and rebuilding mechanical components
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Supporting breakdown repairs and fault-finding activities
• Learning lathe work and basic machining techniques
• Gaining exposure to welding and fabrication tasks
• Following workplace safety procedures and best practices

About You

No previous experience is required.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about learning a trade
• Hands-on and practical
• Reliable and punctual
• Safety conscious
• Eager to learn from experienced tradespeople
• Committed to completing a four-year apprenticeship
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

What You'll Get

• Ongoing support and mentoring from qualified tradespeople
• Real-world experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• PPE provided
• All training fees paid
• A nationally recognised qualification
• Opportunities to build a long-term career in industry

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

We value diversity and believe that different experiences and perspectives make our workplaces stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

If you're motivated to learn and build a career in engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is a Group Training Organisation partnering with some of Australia's leading employers to create outstanding apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.