Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

Apprentice Maintenance Fitter
Food Manufacturing | Permanent Role | Dandenong

What’s On Offer

• Structured apprenticeship with hands-on training from experienced tradespeople
  
  

• Work with modernising plant and newly upgraded equipment
  
  

• Genuine long-term career pathway within a major manufacturing business
  
  

• Opportunity to gain nationally recognised trade qualifications
  
  

• Exposure to large-scale food production and automated systems
  
  

• Supportive team environment focused on development and mentorship
  
  

• Career progression opportunities across multiple sites throughout Victoria
  
  

A large and expanding food manufacturing organisation is offering an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to commence or continue their career as a Maintenance Fitter Apprentice. With significant investment in plant upgrades and ongoing expansion, this role provides real hands-on learning and exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and systems.

You’ll work alongside experienced maintenance fitters, gaining practical skills while developing technical knowledge in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative and reactive maintenance on conveyors, motors, and packaging equipment
  
  

• Support installation, repair, and upgrade of plant machinery
  
  

• Learn welding and fabrication techniques
  
  

• Assist with fault finding across mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  
  

• Interpret basic technical drawings and maintenance instructions
  
  

• Safely perform work at heights when required
  
  

• Maintain accurate maintenance records using computer systems
  
  

• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Genuine interest in mechanical maintenance and manufacturing
  
  

• Strong willingness to learn and develop trade skills
  
  

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
  
  

• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment
  
  

• Basic computer literacy
  
  

• Commitment to workplace safety and teamwork
  
  

• Electrical exposure or interest highly regarded
  
  

Why This Role Stands Out

This is more than an apprenticeship — it’s a long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation investing heavily in its people and equipment. You’ll gain real industry experience, structured training, and the chance to build a strong future in industrial maintenance.

If you’re motivated to learn, develop practical skills, and grow within a large manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.