Apprentice Engineering Mechanical fitter

Launch your engineering career with one of Australia's leading packaging manufacturers while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Gain a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter)

TAFE Fees & PPE Covered Throughout Your Apprenticeship

Ongoing Mentoring and Apprentice Support

The Opportunity

Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre, in partnership with Orora, is seeking a motivated Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to join the maintenance team at their Dandenong South facility.
This is an excellent opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work alongside skilled tradespeople, learning the practical and technical skills required to become a qualified Mechanical Fitter.
As an apprentice, you will gain exposure to preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault finding, equipment servicing, technical drawing interpretation, and modern manufacturing systems.

What We Offer

• Full-time paid apprenticeship
• Nationally recognised qualification
• TAFE fees covered through Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre
• PPE supplied throughout your apprenticeship
• Dedicated mentoring and support from our Employment Training Consultants
• Regular workplace visits and apprentice wellbeing support
• Career guidance throughout your apprenticeship journey
• Hands-on training in a modern manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading manufacturer

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance on production equipment
• Service, repair and maintain manufacturing machinery
• Support fault finding and troubleshooting activities
• Learn to interpret technical drawings and engineering plans
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Perform measurements using precision instruments
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures
• Work collaboratively within the maintenance team
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

About You

• Passionate about engineering and hands-on work
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Reliable, punctual and eager to learn
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Completed Year 10 or equivalent
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with full working rights
• Current driver's licence desirable but not essential

About Us:
 
At Australian Industry Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre, we're committed to helping apprentices succeed. Our dedicated Employment Training Consultants provide ongoing mentoring, workplace support, and guidance throughout your apprenticeship. From your first day on the job through to qualification, we'll be there to support you every step of the way.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a rewarding trade career with a respected Australian manufacturer and want the support of a dedicated apprentice management organisation, apply today and take the first step towards becoming a qualified Mechanical Fitter.
 

Job Reference: 1678947