Hunternet Group Training in partnership with Hedweld Engineering are seeking a dedicated individual to join their team at Mt Thorley as a Light Fabrication Apprentice. 

Hedweld have established themselves as world leaders in the engineering, manufacture and export of high-quality outputs specifically designed to improve productivity, safety and efficiency in various industries.

This apprenticeship will allow the successful applicant to complete a Certificate III in Engineering – Light Fabrication while gaining on-the-job experience with a reputable company.

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

Production:

• Assists Tradespeople with the analysing of work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required.
• Cost effectively performs general fabrication, machining, assembly and minimal repair work in a timely manner.
• Ensures all work performed is to specification and while a high-quality standard.
• Comply with company systems requirements such as time sheets and work schedules.
• Be pro-active in advising Trades and Leading hands of issues affecting this position.
• Effectively liaise with other staff to ensure all related operations functions smoothly.
• Ensures housekeeping is of a high standard.
• Keeps tools and machinery effectively maintained.
• Be responsible for the security of tools and equipment associated with the function.
• Ensure quality assurance is to company standard.
• High level of customer service.

Human Resources and WH&S:

• Maintain a positive team atmosphere and establish a good working relationship with all other staff members.
• Liaise with supervisor(s) and staff to ensure tasks are completed within cost, on time and to acceptable standard.
• Participate in any further education and upgrading of skills required for oneself and other team members through any courses that relate to your/their responsibilities.
• Actively participate in any team meetings relating to the operation and produce accurate information pertaining to the meeting.
• Ensuring that as an apprentice you seek and receive appropriate instruction, training, development and supervision.
• Upholds the organisation’s commitment to Work, Health and Safety.
• Contributes in achieving ongoing improvements to organisational safety, communication and morale.
• Adheres to company policies and undertakes safe working practices and procedures.
• Abide by safe handling practices when handling and administering chemical or hazardous products.
• Ensuring the use of supplied PPE with oneself, team members, other employees, visitors and contractors. For example: Helmets, glasses, goggles, gloves, boots, Hi-Vis clothing, etc.
• Ensuring compliance with state, federal and other government, legislative and regulatory requirements.

Essential Criteria:

• Basic computer literacy
• Mechanical aptitude
• Able to work effectively both as part of a team or autonomously

Desirable Criteria:

• Sound mathematical apptitude 
• Basic Pre-Welding course
• Respect of self and others

To make application for the position please send through a cover letter and resume. This position is subject to a medical and drug and alcohol testing.

Please be aware this is an entry level position and not suitable to someone who has completed a qualification equal to or higher than a certificate III.

Due the high volume of applications we receive only successful applicants will be contacted.

HunterNet Group Training Limited engages apprentices and trainees, with the aim of achieving high quality outcomes through a partnership approach