Apprentice Fitter/Machinist

The Apprentice Fitter/Machinist will work within the manufacturing sections of the Mint, undertaking hands-on work to produce tools and parts using modern and traditional machinery. They will install, adjust and fit parts and assemblies, and service and repair machinery, to deliver quality coin products to the Mint's customers.
The Mint is committed to developing and sustaining our in-house trades and craft capabilities, which are critical to our success as a world-class manufacturer of circulating and collectible coins. Apprentices play a crucial role in manufacturing operations as the next generation of qualified tradespeople. The Mint is looking for motivated apprentices who are willing to learn new skills, and grow within the organisation at the completion of their apprenticeship.
The Apprentice Fitter/Machinist will be provided with a combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training, be supervised and supported by qualified tradespeople, and work in a rotation across the various manufacturing and support teams within the Mint including:

• Toolroom: where they will learn how to produce high-quality master tools, production dies and machined parts using a range of manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
• Circulating and Proof Coining: where they will learn how to setup, adjust and maintain various pieces of plant and equipment.
• Facilities Maintenance: where they will learn how to conduct preventative and breakdown maintenance on a range of plant equipment.

The Apprentice Fitter/Machinist will complete one of the following courses through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) including Group Training Organisations:

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining).

All study and travel expenses including course fees, transportation, accommodation, and travel allowance will be provided while the Apprentice Fitter/Machinist is attending training at a RTO. The Apprentice Fitter/Machinist will be provided with a uniform and all necessary tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to undertake training safely.
Details of training, including block release arrangements, may vary depending on the needs of the Mint and are finalised as part of the training agreement.
An enhanced remuneration package may be provided to the Apprentice Fitter/Machinist dependent on their skills, abilities and progression through their apprenticeship.
The successful applicant will be required to work full-time consisting of a combination of onsite and offsite training.
The key duties of the position include

1. Reading and interpreting technical drawings, planning manufacturing operations and setting up machinery.
2. Using hand and power tools to shape metal, and saws to cut stock material.
3. Manual and CNC machining, including milling, turning, grinding, boring, planing, shaping, slotting, drilling, and wire cutting.
4. Processing Computer Aided Design (CAD) files, and manufacturing master tools using laser and mechanical engravers.
5. Undertaking trade-related production work.
6. Learning minting craft skills related to the fitting/machining trade.
7. Performing measurements for dimensional and geometric tolerances using a range of precision measuring tools.
8. Undertaking heat treatment processes including annealing and hardening, as well as hardness testing.
9. Undertaking general fitting and mechanical trade, and building maintenance activities to ensure the quality and timely operation of business requirements.
10. Conducting regular maintenance activities on a range of machinery.
11. Processing work orders in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
12. Working safely and complying with safety requirements, including the use of PPE.
13. General administrative activities, including the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.