Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship - January 2027 Commencement

IntoWork; Gillman; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Full-time apprenticeship

Brand-new workshop

CNC lathes/Mills exposure

National organisation

Mentoring & support through trade

Job summary

MRAEL is recruiting a current Year 12 student for a full-time apprenticeship in CNC machining at a brand‑new workshop in Gillman, SA. You’ll join a national employer committed to real career pathways beyond your apprenticeship and be mentored through to trade completion.

Training includes setup and operation of CNC lathes/mills, manufacturing high‑precision components, and ongoing off‑the‑job training funded by a national organization. Applications welcome for Jan 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Current Year 12 student
• Certificate II in Engineering held or expected
• Exposure to CNC machining preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, programming, and operation of CNC lathes and/or mills
• Manufacture high-precision components
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic fault-finding
• Overhaul gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and driveshafts
• Dismantle, clean, measure and assess parts
• Support small machining jobs and general workshop activities
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and assist with deliveries

Skills

CNC machining

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Computer literacy

Education

Year 12 completion

Certificate II in Engineering

Tools

CNC lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Are you a curent year 12 student with hands‑on with a Certificate II in Engineering and industry work experience, looking to kick‑start your career in a brand‑new, modern workshop with a respected national employer?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing business that invests in its people, equipment, and facilities — while offering real career pathways beyond your apprenticeship.

What’s in it for you?

• Above award wages
• Full-Time Apprenticeship - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30219)
• Work in a brand‑new, purpose‑built workshop
• Exposure to modern CNC lathes and/or mills
• Be part of a national organisation with long‑term career opportunities
• Structured mentoring and support through to trade completion

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with set‑up, programming, and operation of CNC lathes and/or milling machines
• Manufacturing high‑precision components
• Performing routine machine maintenance and basic fault‑finding
• Overhauling gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and driveshafts
• Dismantling, cleaning, measuring, and assessing parts
• Supporting small machining jobs and general workshop activities
• Workshop upkeep and occasional local deliveries

What we’re looking for:

This role is ideal for a current Year 12 student ready to start an Apprenticeship in January 2027. If you are looking to get a head start, you also have the flexibility to begin working immediately as a Trade Assistant.

• Previous work experieence or exposure to CNC machining (lathes and/or mills)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and safety‑focused
• Sound computer literacy
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

Training & Support:

You’ll be employed by MRAEL and supported by a dedicated Apprentice & Employment Consultant, providing:

• Ongoing mentoring and performance support
• Coordination of all off‑the‑job training
• Regular check‑ins to support your progress through to completion

MRAEL are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.