Rail Boilermaker Apprentice: Family-Friendly Shifts + TAFE

PERSOL|Programmed; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and support

Family-friendly shift roster

Hands-on experience at MSDC

TAFE study during apprenticeship

Job summary

Downer Group in Maryborough invites school leavers and mature-aged applicants to join a four-year, full-time fixed-term apprenticeship as a Boilermaker. Based at the Maryborough Service Delivery Centre, the program combines formal TAFE study with hands-on fabrication, welding and metalworking in a heavy manufacturing rail environment.

On completion, you''ll hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking) and benefit from mentoring, a family‑friendly shift roster and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and interest in fabrication or welding.
• Strong competency in Mathematics.
• A commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Completion of Year 12 School Certificate or equivalent (desirable).
• Previous completion of a relevant pre-apprenticeship program (desirable).
• Relevant work experience, hobbies or interests related to fabrication, welding, mechanics or metalwork.
• Current Driver's Licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Learn fabrication, welding, assembly and metalwork skills while contributing to manufacture and maintenance of Australia’s rail fleet.
• Undertake formal studies at TAFE while gaining hands-on experience with experienced tradespeople.
• Graduate with a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Safety‑focused

Fabrication interest

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Pre-apprenticeship program

Job description

Downer Group in Maryborough invites school leavers and mature-aged applicants to join a four-year, full-time fixed-term apprenticeship as a Boilermaker. Based at the Maryborough Service Delivery Centre, the program combines formal TAFE study with hands-on fabrication, welding and metalworking in a heavy manufacturing rail environment.

On completion, you''ll hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking) and benefit from mentoring, a family‑friendly shift roster and