ATEC Group Training are seeking an Apprentice – Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical).

This is an exciting opportunity for kick starting your career towards becoming a qualified Mechanical Engineer Tradesperson.

Two Full Time positions available - minimum 38 hrs per week. Northern and Western Metro Adelaide area. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• A mechanical engineering apprentice may perform the following tasks and jobs performed under supervision to a level of training received.
• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements
• Set up and adjust metalworking machines and equipment
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planning, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock or components
• Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts
• Cut, thread, bend and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies
• Operate to existing manufacturing methods, quality and safety systems.

Role specifications:

• Attention to detail in measurements and cutting
• High regard to WHS issues 
• Attention to quality standards
• Ability to work well and effectively within a team independently and/or unsupervised as required
• Flexible approach to duties within the role to achieve team objectives

Additional desirable specifications:

• Driver’s Licence
• Experience working in a fabrication workshop environment
• Knowledge of welding and associated procedures

Personal Attributes:

• Alignment with ATEC’s shared behaviours - Adaptability, Teamwork, Excellence, and Commitment & integrity
• Friendly, honest and reliable. Good sense of humour
• Common sense and initiative. Professional personal appearance and manner

Commitment to completing all duties in compliance with ATEC’s established policies and processes in order to maintain and improve the quality of the services the centre provides. Our policies and standards are available from ATEC’s intranet.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.