Apprentice Engineering Mechanical Trade (Fitter)

Job Description: An opportunity exists for a first year apprentice Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance Fitter) at one of our prestigious host companies “Bombardier Transportation Australia Pty Ltd”. This is a great opportunity to gain a qualification working within the Rail Industry. The work is varied and challenging. This is a great opportunity to learn the business and rail service industry from the ground up and offers both on and off the job training. As the global leader in rail technology, Bombardier views it as there corporate responsibility to maximize the environmental benefits of rail travel. That's why they have put sustainable mobility at the heart of design, engineering and operating philosophy. Their mission is to be the first choice for customers, the best performer in the industry and the most exciting place to be by • Providing superior value and service to our customers through first rate total systems integration and project management. • Creating profitable growth by investing in our people and products. • Optimizing safety, efficiency and environmental performance of our products. • Setting high standards and delivering as promised. Key facts Worldwide: 59 production and engineering sites as well as 20 service centres in 25 countries, with over 100,000 vehicles in operation You must be committed to a 4 year apprenticeship. All your training costs and protective clothing provided. Minimum of year 11 schooling required with adequate computer skills. Candidates are required to have basic numeracy and literacy skills, enjoy working within a team environment and be motivated to forge a career in this industry. This is a skills shortage trade so attracts the Federal Governments Tools For Your Trade Initiative incentives, subject to eligibility. Award wages apply and public transport is available. To apply please send your resume to Paul McPherson on (08) 8300 0134, or email paul.mcpherson@aigroup.asn.au

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Engineering Mechanical – Maintenance Fitter

What does a Maintenance Fitting apprentice do?

An apprentice Maintenance Fitter is involved in fitting and assembling parts and sub-assemblies made from metal and other materials to make production machinery and other equipment, working from detailed drawings or specifications using hand and machine tools and precision measuring instruments.

The work of Maintenance Fitters falls into three main areas:

• marking out the work to be done
• assembling and installing machines
• maintaining and repairing them.
  

• mark the shape and dimensions of a part to be machined by studying blueprints and using measuring instruments
• assemble and fit machined parts using drill holes and tap threads, if necessary, for bolting parts together
• check tightness of joints and operation of moving parts, and file or chisel parts to make final adjustments if the fit is not perfect
• cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• clean and lubricate assembled articles
• shrink-fit parts during assembly using oxy-acetylene torches and presses, dry ice and carbon dioxide freezing
• manufacture, repair and fault-find hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• operate powered machines that may be manually or computer controlled
• erect machinery and equipment on site
• inspect machinery regularly and make any adjustments or repairs needed by removing any worn or damaged parts to install replacements, by sending a damaged part to the machine shop for repair or by doing the repair work themselves
  

• good hearing and eyesight
• manual dexterity
• mechanical aptitude and interest
• desire to keep up to date with changing technology
• keenness to use tools and equipment to perform tasks requiring precision
• ability to solve problems by experimenting
• ability to follow routing procedures for scheduled maintenance
• strength and stamina to work with heavy tools and materials
  

Posted: 2010-07-22