Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

About the role

Flottweg, a German manufacturer of mechanical solid-liquid separation technology, is looking for a 1st or 2nd year apprentice to join its Artarmon workshop in Sydney. The 4-year program leads to a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, and you will report to the site manager. When not at the workshop you will work at client sites locally, with occasional interstate travel; a company or rental car, fuel, accommodation and travel allowances are provided.

Key responsibilities

• Scheduled inspections, servicing and overhaul of mechanical decanter centrifuges
• Routine services: inspection, wear-part and consumable replacement and test runs
• Major overhauls: rotor removal, scroll and bowl strip-down, bearing and seal replacement, reinstallation and test runs
• Documentation and reporting: job cards, checklists, test-run records, recommendations, service reports and timesheets
• Working to quality and safety standards, including site inductions, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures

Required profile

• Safety-first mindset, troubleshooting skills and a collaborative approach
• Ability to use tools such as spanners, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, allen keys, hammers, files, punches, ratchets and pry bars
• Attention to detail and accuracy in records
• Mechanical aptitude: interpreting drawings, manuals and measurements
• Reliability, punctuality and ownership
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Certificate II in Engineering pathway or similar is advantageous
• Construction White Card (or ability to obtain one)
• Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle