Apprentice – Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication

About the role

This is a full-time apprenticeship (38 hours per week) for a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication. The successful applicant will be placed on a three-month probation period. The position is paid under the Manufacturing & Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020.

Key responsibilities

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to determine job, material and equipment requirements.
• Cut, roll, shape, bend, mould, spin, heat or hammer metal products to fabricate parts or sub-assemblies.
• Work with CAD computer-aided design software.
• Set up and operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment and CNC machines.
• Assemble parts by welding, bolting or riveting, and fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies including welding or brazing.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing, acid-bathing or applying protective or decorative coatings.
• Set up and adjust metalworking machines and operate them to turn, bore, mill, plan, shape, slot, grind or drill metal stock.
• Check the accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.

Required profile

• Interest in computer-programmable machinery.
• Physically fit, with strength to handle materials, tools and machines.
• Good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, patience and accuracy.
• Able to work both in a team and independently.
• Safety conscious, with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoys technical activities.
• Driver's licence preferred but not essential.

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter. The closing date is Wednesday 4 November 2026.