The Company & You:

An Australian owned manufacturer and systems engineering specialist. Their components and products are deployed across major defense, marine and aersopace platforms across australia.

They want a first year apprentice, working alongside experienced fitters and boilermakers. Four years to Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) at TAFE, and you finish with a trade.

What You'll Be Doing:

- Strip, inspect, fault find, and rebuild mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Disassemble and inspect worn or broken pumps, clean parts, and use precision tools like micrometers and vernier calipers to measure wear against technical drawings.
- Overhaul and repair critical internal components like mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear rings, and gaskets to restore equipment to factory specs.
- Learn basic machining and fabrication using workshop machinery (lathes, drills, grinders) to modify parts, make custom gaskets, or polish shafts.
- Reassemble and test equipment and pumps, ensuring correct tolerances, and connect them to a test rig to check for leaks, pressure, and vibrations.
- Read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings and work from technical written procedures.
- Complete vital paperwork including job cards, quality records, and test results.




- Attend TAFE one day a week to achieve your MEM30219 Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).
- Progress to site work alongside a qualified tradesperson as your skills grow.

What you need & What's in it for you:

- Year 10 minimum completed (Year 12 preferred), with a robust foundation in Year 10 maths or better.
- A current driver's licence, or actively working towards getting one.
- A natural mechanical aptitude, rock-solid reliability, and a genuine eagerness to learn.
- Permanent full-time role (38 hours, Monday to Friday).
- 100% covered expenses: All TAFE fees are paid for, with all premium tools and PPE fully supplied.
- Future-proof career: A highly secure trade qualification that pays $100k+ once qualified.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please feel free to send your CV via this link or for other opportunities check out www.nextdayrecruitment.com.au
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