We are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our team at our Dalby Foundry.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a heavy manufacturing setting while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification. You’ll learn from experienced tradespeople, develop practical skills and build a long-term career with an established Australian manufacturer.
About the role
As an Apprentice at the Dalby site, you'll work alongside experienced tradespeople and production teams, gaining practical skills across the maintenance and operation of foundry plant and equipment. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll receive structured on-the-job training while completing the required studies for your trade qualification.
This role offers:
- 38-hour week, Monday to Friday
- Paid on-the-job training while completing your apprenticeship
- Hands-on experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
- Support and mentoring from experienced tradespeople
- Opportunities to develop a broad range of practical trade skills
- Stable, long-term career opportunities with an established Australian manufacturer
- A safety-focused and supportive workplace
What you'll learn
As your skills and experience develop, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Assist with preventative and reactive maintenance of plant and production equipment
- Learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults
- Develop skills working with pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes and conveyors
- Gain practical welding and fabrication experience
- Assist experienced tradespeople with equipment repairs and maintenance
- Learn to identify equipment issues and support preventative maintenance activities
- Work safely around industrial machinery and equipment
- Maintain accurate records and follow site procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Follow all HSEQ requirements and contribute to a strong safety culture
About you
We’re looking for someone who is ready to learn, enjoys practical work and wants to build a career in the manufacturing industry.
You’ll ideally have:
- A genuine interest in completing a trade apprenticeship
- An interest in mechanical equipment, machinery and manufacturing
- A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
- A strong commitment to workplace safety
- Reliability, a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for your development
Previous work experience is not essential. School leavers and candidates looking to begin a trade career are encouraged to apply.
Ready to start your trade career? Apply now to join the White Industries team in Dalby.