Engineering Apprenticeship (Fitting / Machining)

Are you a current Fitter & Turner Apprentice looking to further develop your skills and take the next step in your career? Community Solutions has a new host business that is looking for an apprentice with CNC experience that has fallen out of trade (2nd / 3rd or 4th year) or looking to rotate into a new business to gain new experience & complete their apprenticeship to become trade qualified.

The successful candidate must have strong knowledge and passion for the industry and some experience with CNC Machinery. Our host business has been 50 years in business and offers engineering needs and solutions in automotive, transport, medical, protective fire systems and garage door industries with the factory being equipped with multiple examples of the latest generation 8 and 10 axis CNC machines available in the world.

The apprenticeship will involve :

• Set up machinery to enable the manufacture of engineering products
• Repair and replace components parts and other items
• Install plant and machinery
• Design modifications to existing components
• Maintenance of plant and equipment

Requirements :

• Must have strong knowledge of the trade
• Being an existing Engineering Apprentice is preferred
• Understand the importance of workplace health and safety
• Have good communication skill
• Enjoy practical work
• Have good hand-eye coordination
• Construction White Card, or willing to obtain
• Manual Driver’s licence highly regarded

Who We Are?

Community Solutions  is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to  $15,900  of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to  $2,650  of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• A weekly wage paid directly by COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
• Higher pay rates as your skills become more advanced
• Ability to obtain a vast range of industry skills
• Relevant work utensils & industry tool allowances
• Job security & ongoing placements

So, what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below. You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident to qualify.