Fitter Apprentice

• Exciting opportunity to join an Industry Leader
• Great site and long-term job security
• Picturesque location with beautiful beaches, fishing, camping, surfing and more!
• Situated at Bajool
  

About Us
Cheetham Salt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products and is proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia’s largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Bajool Operations in Central Queensland are currently seeking a motivated, committed, and reliable person who is wanting to gain practical on the job experience, whilst receiving extensive training and a Certificate III Engineering-Mechanical Trade – Fitting & Machining. Bajool and Port Alma are about 40km south of Rockhampton and 40km north of Gladstone.
We are committed to being a values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  

Life at Cheetham Salt 
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as, 
• Above award wage rates and allowances 
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates 
• Autonomy & variety 
• Ongoing training & development 
• Salary Continuance Insurance 
• Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options 
• Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
• Uniforms provided 

The Role
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Coordinator you will be trained to perform key responsibilities including:
•Apply principles, systems & processes of OHS & Food Quality Standards
•Operate within a team environment 
•Interact with IT systems & technology
•Perform engineering measurements & calculations
•Proactive, preventative, and reactive maintenance to achieve optimal operational requirements whilst maintaining safe work practices.
•Use & interpret detailed drawings or specifications to identify job, material and equipment requirements
•Basic Mechanical Machining & Fitting
•Welding – including TIG for stainless steel
•Opportunities to work on and develop skills for a diverse range of Packaging Equipment, Conveyors, Screws, Screens, Pumps, Fans, Dryers and much more
•Maintain a clean workplace in compliance with quality and safety processes.
•Working through mandatory and elective units to achieve Certificate III Engineering- Mechanical Trade – Fitting & Machining


About You
You will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes to the role:
•Minimum Completion of Year 10, with an aptitude for technical/mechanical work or relevant pre-vocation course.
•Aptitude for technical/mechanical work 
•A team player, trustworthy and has good work ethic
•A quick learner, willing to listen and learn from experience of others
•Strong ongoing commitment to workplace health & safety
•Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally
•Basic skill in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools
•Basic computer skills including data entry and knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
•Commitment to study and completion of Certificate III qualification
•Ability and willingness to travel to study
•Current Drivers Licences

Want to know more?
Call Richard Bulter our Maintenance Coordinator at Cheetham Salt Bajool with any questions or Apply Now!

How to apply

If this is you please click “Apply now” and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process. 

Applications close on 11 September 2026