Engineering Trainee

Warners Bay – FULL TIME

HunterNet Career Connections, in partnership with our host company, are seeking an Engineering Trainee to join the team in Warners Bay. This is an exciting opportunity for a school leaver or someone looking for a career change to complete the Certificate II Engineering over 12 months whilst working full-time.

Our host company is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of steel building products including roofing, cladding, rainwater, structural and fencing. You will be working with a dedicated team in the sales department.

What’s in it for you?

• Earn while you learn!
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Full access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid study time with one on one mentoring and support
• Supportive work environment that promotes inclusive culture

The duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Learn to operate machinery to manufacture products in line with specifications and standards whilst following the production schedule
• Ensure that machinery is utilised efficiently by following the relevant manufacturing instructions
• Ensure that products are continuously inspected by means of quality control throughout the manufacturing process to maintained the required quality levels
• Ensure that product is packaged by following the relevant packaging instructions as written in the work instructions
• Use lifting equipment including forklifts (should this become a requirement, a license shall be provided)
• Ensure that plant cleanliness and housekeeping standards are maintained at the highest possible level
• Work within a team environment to ensure productivity
• Troubleshoot problems and adjust machine settings as required and shown
• Report any injuries and unsafe conditions, practices and equipment
• Follow all Work Health and Safety policies, procedures, relevant work instructions, and safe work method statements and risk assessments
• Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as requested by the Plant Manager

What we’re looking for:

• Sound literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to work, including shift work if required
• Forklift licence or the willingness to obtain
• Good understanding of Work Health and Safety in a factory environment
• Committed to completing practical and theory-based study requirements of a 12-month traineeship

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical testing, including drug and alcohol screening.

HunterNet Career Connections engages apprentices and trainees on behalf of employers, with the aim of achieving high quality outcomes through a partnership approach.

HunterNet Career Connections is committed to a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to any other characteristic protected by law. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.