Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Hands-on Factory Floor

Capral

Sydney

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Study assistance
Employee benefits

Job summary

Capral's Smithfield aluminium extrusion facility is seeking a curious graduate to start on the factory floor, learning from operators, technicians, and leaders while building your engineering career from the ground up.

You'll gain practical exposure to aluminium extrusion processes, automated machinery, process control, and continuous improvement, with study assistance and pathways across Capral's national operations.

Qualifications

  • Recent or upcoming graduates in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or Automation Engineering.
  • Willing to learn on factory floor.
  • Interest in automation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Learn on the factory floor alongside experienced engineers.
  • Assist with process improvement and troubleshooting.
  • Develop practical engineering knowledge for manufacturing operations.

Skills

Curious about machinery
Problem solving
Hands-on learner
Automation interest

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Manufacturing)

Job description

Capral's Smithfield aluminium extrusion facility is seeking a curious graduate to start on the factory floor, learning from operators, technicians, and leaders while building your engineering career from the ground up.

You'll gain practical exposure to aluminium extrusion processes, automated machinery, process control, and continuous improvement, with study assistance and pathways across Capral's national operations.

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