About the Opportunity
Swanson Industries has spent more than 70 years solving hydraulic problems for heavy industry - growing into a specialist in cylinder manufacturing, repair, and surface technology trusted across mining, defence, marine, and agriculture.
We're looking for an A
pprentice Fitter & Machinist to join our Mackay team, starting December/January.
Our Mackay workshop specialises in hydraulic cylinder repair, rebuild, and maintenance for high-load applications used in the mining and industrial equipment that keeps operations across Central Queensland running.
You'll be learning the trade hands-on, working through inspection, precision machining, and reassembly on components that can't afford to fail.
You won't be figuring this out on your own.
Through our Elevate Apprenticeship Program, you'll have a mentor in your corner, structured learning through the Elevate Academy, and a wider community of apprentices across Questas Group going through the same journey.
Your Responsibilities
Work alongside senior fitters and machinists on hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild
Learn precision machining techniques and equipment
Assist with inspection and fault-finding on hydraulic components
Support reassembly and testing processes to restore components to specification




Attend training programs and courses to build your trade knowledge and skills
About You
Minimum Year 10 High Sch-ol Certificate
Curious about how machines and mechanical systems work
Comfortable with maths, and good with your hands
Careful and precise — accuracy matters in this trade
A clear communicator who enjoys working with people
Motivated, reliable, and ready to learn
What's In It For You?
A nationally recognised trade qualification, earned with a business that's spent over 70 years proving itself in some of the toughest industries around.
And a career that keeps going after your ticket comes through: apprentices who complete the Elevate Program go on to build lasting careers across Questas Group, backed by mentoring, recognition, and the resources of a national network.
Why Swanson Industries?
Employee advantages program - offering salary packaging options, novated leasing, discounts at everyday stores and much more!
Access to our inhouse training program.
8 weeks paid parental leave & 1 week secondary carer leave.
An inclusive culture and access to our Women's Lead Network
A robust focus on work, health and safety through our "Home Safely Every day" program
Fitness Passport
Ready to Start Your Trade?
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📌 Apprentice Fitter Machinist (Queensland)
🏢 Swanson Industries
📍 Queensland