Skill360 is currently looking to employ a 1st Year Fitter & Turner Apprentice in Cairns.
While working for Skill360, you will work full time (38 hours per week) to learn the skills to complete qualification Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade Fitter.
You will work with our Host employer, who are a hydraulics specialist. They have a modern workshop and work on a range of different projects.

About being a Fitter & Turner:

This apprenticeship covers the following:

setting up of machinery to enable the manufacture of engineering products
repair and replacement of components, parts or other items
installation of plant and machinery
design and manufacture of modifications to existing components parts and other items
maintenance of plant and equipment, and
construction and commissioning work
working at heights and working in confined spaces
welding equipment
lathes
milling machinery
grinding machinery
hydraulic presses
thread cutting machinery
CNC & NC lathes or machining equipment
hydraulic copying equipment
tool cutting and grinding equipment
gear cutting machinery, and
boring equipment.

Essential criteria:

To be considered for this position you will possess the following:

Drivers licence and reliable transport
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with computer literacy
Willingness to learn and a genuine interest in completing an apprenticeship in the engineering industry
A can do attitude, teamed with the ability to work in a team environment
Excellent attention to detail
To apply for this Apprenticeship please submit:
- A cover letter addressing the Essential Criteria
- Your resume