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 exact - accuracy matters in this trade
A transparent communicator who enjoys working with people
Motivated, reliable, and ready to learn

📌 Apprentice Fitter Machinist Newcastle
🏢 Swanson Industries
📍 Newcastle