ABOUT THE COMPANY
Eilbeck Cranes
is a crane manufacturing & servicing company which provides overhead crane and hoisting products and services throughout Australia.
We have been running for 119 years now, with 19 offices / facilities across Australia.
Australian owned family business and Australia's leading overhead crane and hoist manufacturing company
Growing & Fast Paced Organization
Challenging and Rewarding Role
BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US
This is more than an opportunity to
complete an apprenticeship
.
We want to develop someone into a
highly capable tradesperson with skills across fitting, conventional machining, CNC turning, CNC milling, large boring machines and CAD/CAM programming.
As our machining operation continues to grow and expand, there will be opportunities for the right person to
develop their skills, take on greater responsibilities and build a long-term career within the company.
If you are mechanically minded, enjoy working with machinery and want to learn a trade using both traditional skills and modern CNC technology, we would like to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Eilbeck Cranes is looking for a motivated
Fitter / Machinist Apprentice
to join our growing heavy machining team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in machining and mechanical fitting while learning in a
brand-new machine shop equipped with modern CNC and conventional machinery.
You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of machining, fitting and manufacturing activities.
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to:
CNC turning and milling
Large CNC floor boring and horizontal boring machines
Multi-axis and multitasking CNC machining
Conventional/manual lathes and milling machines
Mechanical fitting and assembly
Mastercam CAD/CAM programming
CNC machine programming and set-ups
Tooling selection and machining strategies
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Precision measurement and inspection
Machining large and complex heavy engineering components
Job planning and preparation
Workshop and manufacturing processes from start to finish
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced machinists on both brand-new CNC machines and established heavy machining equipment, giving you exposure to a broad range of machining technologies.
ABOUT YOU
Has a genuine interest in
machining, mechanical fitting and engineering
.
Is keen to learn CNC machining and modern manufacturing technology.
Has good mechanical aptitude and enjoys hands-on work.
Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail.
Has a positive attitude towards safety and teamwork.
Is willing to learn from experienced tradespeople and progressively take on more responsibility
Previous workshop or engineering experience is an advantage but
not essential
.
The right attitude, willingness to learn and genuine interest in the trade are more important.
WHAT WE OFFER
Brand-new machine shop with brand-new CNC machinery.
Exposure to CNC turning, milling, floor boring and multitasking machining.
Opportunity to learn Mastercam CAD/CAM programming.
Hands-on training with modern CNC technology.
Experience with both CNC and conventional/manual machining.
Practical mechanical fitting and assembly experience.
Opportunity to work on large and interesting heavy engineering projects.
Training and mentoring from experienced machinists and tradespeople.
Opportunity to develop into a highly skilled, well-rounded Fitter / Machinist.
Excellent long-term career development opportunities.
Prospect to grow with a growing and expanding company.
A pathway to progressively develop skills in advanced CNC machining, programming, set-ups and manufacturing.
CONTACT PERSON
••••@eilbeckcranes.com