Job Description

Start on the factory floor. Learn the process. Build your engineering career from the ground up.

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Whether you're preparing to graduate at the end of 2026 or have recently completed your degree, this is an opportunity to turn what you've learned at university into genuine, hands-on engineering experience.

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Capral Aluminium is looking for a curious and technically minded graduate to join our Smithfield aluminium extrusion manufacturing facility.

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This isn't your typical graduate role. You'll start where the engineering happens — on the manufacturing floor — learning alongside experienced operators, technicians, tradespeople and manufacturing leaders.

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You'll gain practical exposure to:

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- Aluminium extrusion and manufacturing processes
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- Automated machinery and material-handling systems
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- Process control and optimisation
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- Equipment performance and troubleshooting
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- Root-cause problem solving
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- Quality, safety and continuous improvement
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You'll apply the engineering principles you've learned at university while developing practical knowledge of how a real manufacturing operation works.

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START HERE. SEE WHERE IT CAN TAKE YOU.

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Capral is Australia's largest locally owned aluminium extruder, with manufacturing plants and operations across Australia.

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Building your technical foundation at Smithfield can open future opportunities across:

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- Process & Manufacturing Engineering
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- Reliability & Maintenance
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- Projects
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- Automation
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- Continuous Improvement
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- Quality
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- Operations & Leadership
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With a broad national footprint, your first role at Capral could be the beginning of a much bigger career.

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Start from the ground up. Build the knowledge. Leapfrog your career.

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ABOUT YOU

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We're looking for recent or upcoming graduates in Mechanical, Mechatronics,



Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or Automation Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.

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You don't need years of manufacturing experience. We're looking for someone who:

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- Is curious about how machinery and manufacturing processes work
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- Enjoys solving problems and finding better ways of doing things
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- Is hands-on and willing to learn on the factory floor
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- Is interested in automation, technology and continuous improvement
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- Is safety focused and keen to learn from experienced people
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- Wants to build a long-term engineering career
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WHAT'S ON OFFER

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- Full time, permanent opportunity
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- Hands-on technical and engineering experience
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- On-the-job learning and development
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- Exposure to experienced manufacturing and technical professionals
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- Career opportunities across Capral's national operations
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- Study assistance and professional development
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- Access to Capral employee benefits
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Bring us your engineering education. We'll help you turn it into engineering experience.

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READY TO TURN YOUR DEGREE INTO EXPERIENCE?

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If you want to understand how things work, solve real manufacturing problems and build the foundations of your engineering career, we'd like to hear from you.

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Pre-Employment Requirements:

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Applicants must be prepared to undergo and pass a pre- employment medical examination, including a drug and alcohol test.

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Diversity and Inclusion:

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At Capral, we are committed to increasing the representation of women in our workforce. We strongly encourage female applicants to apply for this position.

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Our Culture:

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Capral's values-based culture prioritizes our people. Our five core values—Safety First, Customer Success, Play Fair, Better Every Day, and Own It—guide our operations and our commitment to our team.

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No recruitment agencies, please.

📌 Graduate Technical Engineer - Manufacturing SMITHFIELD (Perth)
🏢 Capral
📍 Perth