ENGINEERING MECHANICAL APPRENTICESHIP CNC Machining focus - DEFENCE INDUSTRY
Various hosts across SA
Earn while you learn
Nationally recognised qualification
Build skills in machining, fitting, fabrication and advanced
manufacturing
Looking for a hands-on career in one of Australia's
fastest-growing industries?
Host employers include: BAE Systems, Axiom Precision
Manufacturing, Stärke-AMG, Levett Engineering, Supashock,
MacTaggart Scott, LaserMech, Shadbolt, LAI Group and Hephaestus
Global, Brook Engineering and more!!
PEER is seeking motivated people to undertake a Certificate III
in Engineering - Mechanical, combining formal training with
real-world experience in South Australia's thriving defence and
advanced manufacturing sectors through the Shipbuilding Employment
Pathways Initiative.
As an Engineering Mechanical Apprentice, you'll develop
practical skills across machining, fabrication, mechanical fitting,
welding, precision measurement, technical drawing interpretation
and equipment maintenance while working alongside some of the
industry's most experienced tradespeople.
Through a combination of training at TAFE SA and practical
workplace experience with leading defence and manufacturing
employers, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to
build a long-term career in engineering.
You will learn how to:
Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical
documentation
Perform machining operations including lathe and milling work
Conduct engineering measurements and precision mechanical
measurement
Repair, fit and assemble engineering components
Undertake welding,



cutting and fabrication activities
Diagnose mechanical faults and maintain engineering equipment
Work with modern engineering technologies and manufacturing
systems
Hosted placements may be available with leading South Australian
defence and advanced manufacturing organisations including BAE
Systems, Axiom Precision Manufacturing, Stärke-AMG, Levett
Engineering, Supashock, MacTaggart Scott, LaserMech, Shadbolt, LAI
Group, Hephaestus Global, Brook Engineering and more.
PEER, in partnership with the Commonwealth and South Australian
Governments and TAFE SA, is delivering the Shipbuilding Employment
Pathways (SEP) Initiative, helping to develop the skilled workforce
required for Australia's naval shipbuilding, submarine and
sustainment programs.
What's in it for you?
Paid, full-time apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical
Industry-leading training and mentoring
Experience with defence and advanced manufacturing employers
Nationally recognised qualification
Solid career opportunities in a high-growth sector
Supportive team environment
No HECS debt
About You
We're looking for people who are:
Hands-on and practical
Interested in engineering, manufacturing or how things work
Motivated to learn and develop new skills
Reliable,



safety-focused and committed
Strong communicators who work well in a team
Interested in building a long-term trade career
No previous engineering experience is
required.
Whether you're finishing school, changing careers or looking for
a practical alternative to university, this apprenticeship offers a
pathway into a rewarding and future-focused industry.
Who Are We?
PEER is a non-profit Group Training Organisation (GTO) and
award-winning Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering
nationally accredited training and employing South Australia's
largest building and construction apprentice workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and
experience levels.
Due to the defence industry focus of this role,
successful applicants must be eligible to obtain an appropriate
level of Defence Security Clearance as defined by AGSVA
guidelines.
PEER is neurodiversity-inclusive and encourages applicants to
discuss any reasonable adjustments or support requirements
throughout the recruitment process.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to
undertake pre-employment assessments which may include aptitude
testing, reference checks, national police check, citizenship
verification, working with children check and medical assessment
including drug and alcohol screening.
Key Dates
Commencement Date: 13 July ****
Applications Close: Friday 19th June ****
Assessment Centre and Interviews: June ****
Apply now and start your career in engineering, advanced
manufacturing and Australia's defence industry.

📌 Apprentice: Engineering - Mechanical (Cnc Machninist) (Adelaide)
🏢 Peer
📍 Adelaide