Mechanical Engineer (Fitter & Turner) Apprenticeship - Female Only

Location: (NSW) Wollongong
Classification: Engineering
Job Title
Mechanical Engineer (Fitter & Turner) Apprenticeship - FEMALE ONLY

Company Name

Apprenticeship Careers Australia

Location
(NSW) Wollongong

Work Type
Apprenticeship

Classification
Engineering

Open Date
11 Nov 2022

Closing Date
18 Dec 2022

Role Description

This position is advertised as an identified role for Women Only by Apprenticeship Careers Australia (ACA) and accordingly Apprenticeship Careers Australia preferences female applicants in the selection and recruitment process for this position.

This is in line with our exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to Advertise, designate and recruit these positions in NSW.

Apprenticeship Careers Australia has partnered with a reputable company that is local in the Illawarra. This company is a cement grinding facility that supplies a range of their products in New South Wales building, construction and infrastructure markets.

Together we are looking for a candidate that has a passion to work in the Engineering industry and wants to kick start their career as a Mechanical Engineer (Fitter and Turner) apprentice that will commence in January 2023.

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate high attention to detail, sound skills in mathematics, ability to keep organised, willingness to learn and most of all be willing to undertake formal training Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade - MEM30219 at TAFE.

During the 4-year apprenticeship you will be working full-time, Monday-Friday, on-site with the companies qualified tradespeople.

Tasks throughout the apprenticeship include operating lathe/mill to manufacture fit and assemble parts and components for various machinery. Interpret technical drawings, perform engineering measurements, perform tool and cutter grinding operations.

Potential benefits of beginning an apprenticeship with us include:

$1,250 every six months over the first two years of the Australian Apprenticeship
Eligibility to have access to loans of up to $22,890 in a lifetime over the four-year duration of the apprenticeship
Potential rebate to assist in cost of registering your vehicle in the 1st and 2nd year of the apprenticeship

• These benefits are POTENTIAL and dependant on circumstances*

Attributes we look for in an ideal candidate:
Mechanically minded
Ability to work with your hands
Physically fit
Communication skills
Great attention to detail
Well organised
Ability to understand and follow workplace WHS requirements

Candidate Requirements:
Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen
Construction White Card
Must demonstrate a passion for the industry

At Business NSW, our values guide all that we do and who we are. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace, where we learn from each other to create a better Australia. We care about our people and those we represent. We achieve success through a collaborative and courageous working environment.

Contact Details
Tia Petrovski , tia.petrovski@apprenticeshipcareers.com.au