Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

Migas Apprentices & Trainees; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Company car

Accommodation

Job summary

Flottweg, a leading German manufacturer of mechanical solid-liquid separation technology, offers a 4-year Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship in Sydney (Artarmon). The role is full-time, with site work and occasional interstate travel, and includes a company car and travel allowances.

Join an experienced team while completing MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, through hands-on training and structured supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a safety-first mindset and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Strong teamwork and communication within an experienced service team.
• Attention to detail with accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections, servicing and overhaul of mechanical decanter centrifuges.
• Conduct routine services – inspection, wear-part and consumable replacement and test runs.
• Conduct major overhauls – rotor removal, scroll & bowl strip-down, bearing and seal replacement, reinstallation and test runs.
• Documentation and reporting – job cards, checklists, test-run records, recommendations, service reports and timesheets.
• Work in accordance with quality and safety standards and processes – site inductions, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures.

Skills

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Certificate II in Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

Job ID
7070
Type
Full time
Location
Artarmon, NSW
Positions
1

Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

The Opportunity

Join Flottweg, a leading global family-owned German manufacturer specializing in mechanical solid-liquid separation technology. They employ more than 1250 people worldwide and operate in over 100 countries and they are seeking a 1st or 2nd year Apprentice to join their team in Sydney.

This is a 4-year opportunity to complete a MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade and build a great career.

Reporting to the site manager and based at the Artarmon workshop, you will join a supportive team. When not at the workshop, you will be working locally at clients’ sites, additionally some potential interstate travel may be required as well. In these instances, a company car or rental car along with fuel, accommodation and travel allowances will be provided.

Job Details

This full-time apprenticeship role is 40 hours a week, with an option for overtime, when available. Starting and finishing times are somewhat dependent on the sites opening hours and may vary.

You will be performing the following, but not limited to:

• Carrying out scheduled inspections, servicing and overhaul of mechanical decanter centrifuges
• Conducting routine services – inspection, wear-part and consumable replacement and test runs
• Conducting major overhauls – rotor removal, scroll & bowl strip-down, bearing and seal replacement, reinstallation and test runs
• Documentation and reporting – job cards, checklists, test-run records, recommendations, service reports and recording of job expenses and timesheets
• Working in accordance with quality and safety standards and processes – site inductions, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures

About You

The successful candidate will bring a safety-first mindset, troubleshooting skills and a collaborative approach to working within an experienced team.

You will bring:

• Ability to use tools – spanners, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, allen keys, hammers, files, punches, ratchets, pry bars, tape measures etc
• Attention to detail – work precisely and keep accurate records
• Mechanical aptitude and practical skills – basic understanding of how things fit and work together and can interpret drawings, manuals and measurements
• Reliability and work ethic – Punctual, takes ownership, honest and can work to a deadline
• Teamwork and Communication – clear communicator, works well with others and listens to instructions and confirms understanding before starting
• Certificate II in Engineering pathway or similar would be advantageous
• Construction White Card (or ability to attain one)
• Valid Driver's licence and reliable vehicle

This role is advertised by MiRecruit, a subsidiary of MIGAS, for direct engagement with the employer.