Mechanical Fitter Apprentice - Hands-On Training & Mentoring

MEGT; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

National qualification

Above-award pay

TAFE training

Job summary

MEGT is offering a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice position on Kooragang Island NSW. You will gain hands-on experience in fitting, machining, and plant maintenance within the ammonia and nitrates facilities, supported by one-on-one mentoring and formal TAFE training.

The role provides a nationally recognised qualification and weekly pay, with potential for long-term career development within the engineering sector. Applicants with relevant certificates and transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidate must show strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, initiative and adaptability are essential.
• Certificate II in Engineering or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fitting and machining in ammonia and nitrates plants.
• Broad exposure to machining and fitting.
• Maintenance and installation tasks like pumps, valves, and machinery.
• Plant shutdowns across the site.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork and communication

Reliability and initiative

Adaptability

Education

Certificate II in Engineering

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Job description

MEGT is offering a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice position on Kooragang Island NSW. You will gain hands-on experience in fitting, machining, and plant maintenance within the ammonia and nitrates facilities, supported by one-on-one mentoring and formal TAFE training.

The role provides a nationally recognised qualification and weekly pay, with potential for long-term career development within the engineering sector. Applicants with relevant certificates and transport are preferred.