APPRENTICE MECHANICAL - FITTER & TURNER
Position Summary
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 strong 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
The tasks that you may undertake as a fitter and turner include:
* Diagnosing and repairing faults with tools and machinery, general maintenance of manufacturing equipment, and onsite 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
To be successful in this role, you must possess
* 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
Minimum Application Criteria
To apply for these positions, candidates need to submit:
* A cover letter on why you want to undertake a Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship.
* A resume outlining your education, training, and work experience to date, 2 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.