Water Operations Apprentice Fitter Technician

Newman Senior Technical College; Taree; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MidCoast Council in Taree offers an apprenticeship as an Apprentice Fitter Technician in our Water Operations team. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems and equipment in water facilities while completing a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade through TAFE.

You'll work with experienced tradespeople, learn safe maintenance practices, and develop practical skills; candidates should have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering and a

Qualifications

• Has genuine interest in mechanical engineering and water operations.
• Motivated to develop a career in the mechanical trade.
• Demonstrates reliability and commitment.
• Enjoys practical work and solving mechanical problems.
• Works safely and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Holds a P1 driver’s licence or is working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience maintaining mechanical systems and equipment across water facilities.
• Inspect, service, repair and install mechanical equipment.
• Understand pumps, motors, valves and other equipment used in water operations.
• Learn how to safely perform planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance.
• Work with experienced tradespeople while completing apprenticeship training.

Skills

Interest in mech eng

Motivated to grow

Reliability

Practical problem solving

Safety and teamwork

P1 licence

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Job description

MidCoast Council in Taree offers an apprenticeship as an Apprentice Fitter Technician in our Water Operations team. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems and equipment in water facilities while completing a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade through TAFE.

You'll work with experienced tradespeople, learn safe maintenance practices, and develop practical skills; candidates should have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering and a