Rail Finishing Trades Apprentice: Paint, Coating & Quality

PERSOL|Programmed; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Rail and Transit Systems invites school leavers and mature-aged individuals to join a comprehensive 4-year fixed-term finishing trades apprenticeship at our Maryborough Service Delivery Centre. You will learn surface preparation, painting, coating and finishing techniques while completing TAFE studies.

You will gain hands-on experience with experienced tradespeople, work under a structured program with strong safety and quality standards, and have opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• 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 painting, automotive refinishing, fabrication or manufacturing (desirable).
• Current Driver's Licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Learn specialist painting, coating and finishing techniques under guidance of experienced tradespeople.
• Undertake formal studies at TAFE while gaining hands‑on experience in finishing trades.
• Work within a world-class rail manufacturing environment to meet quality standards.
• Contribute to the build and presentation of Australia's rail fleet.

Job description

Downer Rail and Transit Systems invites school leavers and mature-aged individuals to join a comprehensive 4-year fixed-term finishing trades apprenticeship at our Maryborough Service Delivery Centre. You will learn surface preparation, painting, coating and finishing techniques while completing TAFE studies.

You will gain hands-on experience with experienced tradespeople, work under a structured program with strong safety and quality standards, and have opportunities for career progression