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 (2090).

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 operationsOperating various machinery including lathes, mills, and welding plantPerforming computations and interacting with computing/digital technologyPlanning, organising, performing, and reporting on maintenance engineering tasksWelding, cutting, and grinding of various materialsAssembling fabricated parts

To be successful in this role, you must possess

Safe work ethics and an understanding of quality assurancePrevious experience, training, or interest in fitting & turning or mechanical maintenanceGood communication skills with a flexible can-do attitudeAbility to work in a team and autonomouslyPride 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.