Job Description
* 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 the Employer
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., 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.




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.
Why Swanson Industries?
* Employee benefits 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
About the Candidate
* Minimum Year 10 High Sch-ol Certificate
* Curious about how machines and mechanical systems work
* Comfortable with maths, and valuable 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

📌 Apprentice Fitter Machinist (Newcastle)
🏢 Swanson Industries
📍 Newcastle