1st Year Mechanical Plumbing Apprentice - Industrial Technician Pathway
Steamtech Engineering is an established Australian-owned specialist boiler service and engineering company based in Hallam, Victoria.
For more than 50 years, we have provided service, maintenance and engineering support for industrial steam and hot-water boiler systems across Victoria.
Our customers include major food and beverage manufacturers, hospitals and industrial facilities where safety, reliability and quality of workmanship are critical.
We are looking for a motivated
1st Year Mechanical Plumbing Apprentice
who wants more from their apprenticeship than simply obtaining a trade qualification.
We want to develop the right person into a
highly skilled industrial technician
.
The opportunity
This is a full time Mechanical Plumbing apprenticeship with exposure to industrial boilers, steam systems, hot-water systems and associated mechanical plant.
You will work alongside registered Mechanical Plumbers, experienced plumbers, senior apprentices and specialist boiler technicians while completing your formal Mechanical Plumbing apprenticeship.
From the beginning, you'll gain practical experience across a wide variety of industrial customer sites and equipment.
Your work will progressively include:
Industrial steam and hot-water pipework
Boiler installations, maintenance and annual shutdowns
Pumps, valves and associated mechanical equipment
Steam, condensate and hot-water systems
Pipework fabrication and installation
Flanged and threaded pipework
Boiler mountings and associated equipment
Mechanical maintenance and repairs
Equipment removal, overhaul and installation
Workshop preparation and fabrication
Industrial plant shutdowns
Fault finding alongside experienced technicians
Reading drawings, manuals and technical information
Completing job and service documentation
Working safely across major industrial customer sites
You'll start with the fundamentals and be given more responsibility as your skills, knowledge and confidence develop.
More than a plumbing apprenticeship
We're looking for someone who wants to become a
technician, not simply obtain a trade certificate
.




Mechanical Plumbing is intended to be the foundation.
For the right person, Steamtech can provide a longer-term development pathway through:
Mechanical Plumbing Apprenticeship
Registered Mechanical Plumber
Restricted Electrical Worker's Licence (REWL)
Type B Gasfitting
Industrial Boiler Service Technician
Over time, this can lead to working across mechanical systems, boilers, burners, gas equipment, electrical controls, fault finding and industrial automation.
You won't learn all of this during your apprenticeship. It's a career pathway for someone who demonstrates the ability, attitude and commitment to keep developing.
Who we're looking for
We are particularly interested in a
recent Year 12 graduate or early-career applicant
who is genuinely interested in building a technical career.
You should:
Have completed Year 12
Be mechanically minded and enjoy understanding how things work
Have a genuine interest in machinery, engineering or technology
Enjoy practical, hands-on work
Be willing to learn both mechanical and technical skills
Be reliable and punctual
Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Be comfortable working as part of a team
Be able to communicate professionally with colleagues and customers
Be willing to listen, learn and accept feedback
Be comfortable using computers and digital technology
Take pride in your work
Be willing to participate in reasonable overtime and planned weekend shutdown work
Hold a current driver's licence, or be actively progressing towards obtaining one
An interest in subjects or hobbies involving
maths, technology, engineering, automotive, electronics, computers, fabrication or mechanical systems
would be highly regarded.
Previous trade experience is
not required
.
We're more interested in your attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn.
What we offer




Full-time Mechanical Plumbing apprenticeship
Structured on-job training
Formal apprenticeship training
Work alongside experienced registered tradespeople
Exposure to specialist industrial boiler and steam systems
Variety of customer sites and equipment
Long-term technical career pathway
Opportunity to progress into REWL and Type B gasfitting after completing your trade
Paid overtime at applicable rates
Uniform and safety equipment provided
38-hour ordinary working week
Early finish every Friday
Stable employment with an established specialist business
Our normal working hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm
Industrial maintenance and shutdown work sometimes needs to be completed outside normal hours, including weekends. This is an established part of our industry and provides apprentices with valuable experience across major maintenance projects.
The person we're hoping to find
You don't need to know anything about industrial boilers before you start.
You do need to be
curious, motivated and willing to learn
.
You may be someone who enjoys working on cars or motorbikes, building computers, electronics, engineering projects, making or repairing things, or simply understanding why equipment works the way it does.
We can teach technical skills.
What we're looking for from you is the attitude to
turn up, listen, learn, ask questions, take responsibility and continually improve
.
If your goal is simply to get a plumbing qualification, this may not be the right apprenticeship for you.
If you want to build a long-term career and eventually become a
multi-skilled industrial technician
, we'd like to hear from you.
How to apply
Apply through SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter telling us:
Why you want to become a Mechanical Plumber and industrial technician, what interests you about machinery or technology, and why you think you would be a good fit for Steamtech.
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📌 1St Year Mechanical Plumbing Apprentice – Industrial Technician Pathway (Melbourne)
🏢 Steamtech Engineering
📍 Melbourne