1st Year Mechanical Fitter Apprentice (JO000082367) Castle Hill, Sydney, Australia

Salary: AUD15 - AUD19 per hour

Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship – Castle Hill
School Leavers Encouraged to Apply | Earn While You Learn

Finished school recently and not sure what’s next? Love working with your hands, fixing things, or figuring out how things work?

Kickstart your career with a hands-on Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship through MEGT. This is an exciting opportunity to learn a trade from experienced professionals while gaining a nationally recognised qualification — no previous industry experience required.

Based in Castle Hill, NSW, you’ll work in a modern manufacturing environment while learning practical mechanical skills and building a long-term career.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter, you’ll learn on the job while being supported by experienced tradespeople.

You’ll get hands-on experience in:

  • Working with tools, machinery, and mechanical equipment
  • Assisting with the assembly and maintenance of industrial equipment
  • Learning how to identify and fix mechanical issues
  • Reading drawings and understanding how machines work
  • Workshop tasks including fitting, repairs, and basic fabrication
  • Working safely as part of a supportive team

No experience? No worries — full training will be provided.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has a genuine interest in mechanics, engineering, or hands-on work
  • Enjoys working with tools or fixing things
  • Is reliable, motivated, and eager to learn
  • Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Wants to build a long-term career in a trade

This role is ideal for recent school leavers, those completing Year 10, 11 or 12, or anyone looking to start a trade career.

Experience from school workshop classes, tinkering with cars/bikes, labouring, sports equipment, farm work, or hands-on hobbies is highly regarded but not essential.

What’s In It For You?

  • Earn while you learn
  • Nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical
  • Paid, hands-on training
  • Ongoing mentoring and support through MEGT
  • Long-term career opportunities in engineering and manufacturing
  • Supportive team environment focused on developing apprentices

About the Host Employer

Our host employer is a global leader in industrial automation and precision engineering, known for innovation, advanced technology, and investing in future talent.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with a company committed to training and developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Interested? Click "Apply Now" or for more information or visit https://https://www.megt.com.au/jobs

At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story. By applying, you agree to receive information about other MEGT employment and education opportunities

 

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.