Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

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Detail information about job Apprentice Mechanical Fitter. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 4 year apprenticeship which includes on and off the job training
• Develop a long-term career in the automotive and engineering industry
• Work in modern, clean and state of the art workshop facilities

About Us
Rivet Energy is part of the nationwide specialised transport and logistics provider, Rivet Group.
  
The Rivet Energy division of the Group, is a national provider of LPG and liquid fuel logistics, including aviation refuelling services, for global oil and gas companies in key Metropolitan centres and Interstate routes throughout Australia. With over 47 years industry experience and over 200 employees, Rivet Energy offers bench mark service levels, and specialist workshops in key metropolitan locations throughout Australia.

Opportunity 
Do you want to:

• Work in modern, clean and state of the art workshop facilities;
• Learn from experts with years of specialist and technical experience;
• Have a full time permanent career while gaining a nationally recognised trade qualification;
• Develop a long-term career in the automotive and engineering industry; and
• Work with a friendly and approachable team.

We want to give you this opportunity!
  
We want to invest in a full time Apprentice, undertaking a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. 
  
This qualification, covers the skills and knowledge required to work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
  
You will learn and gain the knowledge for employment in roles such as as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical including the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of computer controlled machine tools.
  
The successful candidate must be committed to undertaking a 4 year apprenticeship which includes on and off the job training, block theory and practical training with a registered training organisation.

This position is located in Dandenong, Victoria. 
  
You should have:

• A current C class licence
• A commitment to working safely
• A motivated work ethic with the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to listen and learn with a positive and professional attitude
• Reliable, punctual and honest personality
• A certificate I or II in Engineering* (not essential).

*Note you may be eligible to receive credit granted towards your apprenticeship, if you have completed a Cert I or II in Engineering.
  
You will be:

• Learning about all aspects of the equipment we service and overhaul
• Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications
• Assisting with installing, testing, repairing equipment in our workshop
• Repairing and maintaining customer owned LPG gas tankers
• Abiding by specific site instructions including Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental policies
• Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork and inspection forms required by Australian Standards and also by customer and/or site requirements
• Undertaking general trade assistant duties as required including general cleaning and tidying of the workshop.
• Following instructions and work under supervision, providing support to technicians as required.

All candidates must have the ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screen.

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