AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products.
With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!
AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a straightforward action orientated 'can do - make it happen' attitude.AKD has a long standing and successful National Apprenticeship Program with around 65 apprentices consistently in training across our business.
Applications are now open for motivated and driven candidates to join our experienced and qualified team as an Electrical Apprentice on our Oberon site.At AKD, we invest in our employees' future through development and training opportunities to cater for a wide range of people and their chosen career path.
Learning and development is for everyone, and we provide opportunities from entry level to experienced.As an Apprentice Electrician you will gain qualification in Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician.AKD electricians are trained in industrial and systems engineering, and they use this knowledge to trouble‐shooter, maintain, and install electrical equipment.
They apply trade skills and experience to a wide range of maintenance and installation situations supporting our industry leading equipment (eg. Artificial Intelligence).
As an Electrician at AKD you could do a range of tasks including:Installing,



repairing, and maintaining the electrical parts of industrial equipment (generators, transformers, switchboards & panels, interior wiring)Interpreting technical documentsPreventative maintenanceFault finding and root cause analysisInterpreting PLC logic programsProviding technical supportOur apprentices work in hands-on environment and gain the skills to work across many different parts of our business in a supportive learning and development environment whilst having the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art equipment.
We have a dedicated Training Manager to guide and support your overall training experience while undertaking your apprenticeship.Benefits of an AKD Apprenticeship:Gain a nationally recognised qualification funded by AKDHighest level of training from skilled and experienced tradespeopleEstablish a career with Australia's leading sawmillWorking with cutting edge equipment and new technologyLearn while you earnOpportunities to work and train at multiple sitesObtain various licences and ticketsOpen to mature age entryThis is a full‐time fixed‐term position with a promising future.
With a commitment of 4 years required to complete your trade, gain on the job training, and attend trade school, individuals must be highly motivated, flexible and keen to learn.Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.
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📌 Apprentice Electrician - Oberon (New South Wales)
🏢 AKD Softwoods
📍 New South Wales