Nestlé is seeking an Apprentice Fitter and Turner to join our team in the Gympie Factory. This is a fantastic trade career opportunity for those with a robust interest in fitting and turning. During the 4‑year Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship, you will undertake on‑the‑job and formal training with an RTO to complete the trade accreditation – MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) Fitting and/or Turning (2090). This is a full‑time fixed‑term contract.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosing and repairing faults with tools and machinery, general maintenance of manufacturing equipment, and on‑site maintenance fitting.
- Interpreting engineering diagrams, drawings, specifications, and plans to determine suitable material and sequence of operations.
- Operating various machinery including lathes, mills, and welding plant.
- Performing computations and interacting with computing/digital technology.
- Planning, organising, performing, and reporting on maintenance engineering tasks.
- Welding, cutting, and grinding of various materials.
- Assembling fabricated parts.
Qualifications
- Safe work ethics and an understanding of quality assurance.
- Previous experience, training, or interest in fitting & turning or mechanical maintenance.
- Good communication skills with a flexible can‑do attitude.
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
- Pride in your work and attention to detail.
Application Requirements
- A cover letter explaining why you want to undertake a Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship.
- A resume outlining your education, training, and work experience to date.
- Two referees and any other supporting information.
Nestlé Gympie is a smoke‑free worksite with a drug & alcohol policy, and the successful applicant will need to pass a pre‑employment medical assessment as a condition of employment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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