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

Secure 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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Steamtech Engineering
📍 Port Phillip City