Job Description
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.
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We're looking for an Apprentice Fitter & Machinist to join our Lambton 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.
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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.
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Your Responsibilities
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Work alongside senior fitters and machinists on hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild
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Learn precision machining techniques and equipment
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Assist with inspection and fault-finding on hydraulic components
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Support reassembly and testing processes to restore components to specification
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Attend training programs and courses to build your trade knowledge and skills
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About You
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Minimum Year 10 High Sch-ol Certificate
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Curious about how machines and mechanical systems work
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Comfortable with maths, and good with your hands
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Careful and precise - accuracy matters in this trade
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A explicit communicator who enjoys working with people
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Motivated, reliable, and ready to learn
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What's In It For You?
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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.
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You'll also get exposure to Swanson's surface technology capabilities - including hard chrome plating and laser cladding - giving you a broader trade skill set than a standard fitting and machining apprenticeship.
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Why Swanson Industries?
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Employee benefits program - offering salary packaging options, novated leasing, discounts at everyday stores and much more!
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Access to our inhouse training program.
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8 weeks paid parental leave & 1 week secondary carer leave.
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An inclusive culture and access to our Women's Lead Network
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A robust focus on work, health and safety through our "Home Safely Every day" program
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📌 Apprentice Fitter Machinist (New South Wales)
🏢 Swanson Industries
📍 New South Wales