Mechanical Trade Apprentice (Fitter)

Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Trade Apprenticeship (Fitter)

Heatherbrae NSW. January 2027 start.

About Weathertex

Weathertex Pty Ltd is a proud manufacturer of timber based building products of choice with broad building applications. We have received numerous awards as a trusted brand delivering products with a less than zero carbon footprint into our increasingly carbon constrained world. Established more than 80 years ago, Weathertex is wholly Australian owned and operated with approximately 150 employees. Weathertex offers an environment to learn and hone your skills in a supportive environment on a broad range of industrial equipment.

About the role

Successful candidates will work within the Maintenance Department at our Heatherbrae manufacturing facility. Extensive on the job training will be provided under the guidance of experienced, qualified tradespeople. Candidates will receive valuable training and further education through TAFE NSW.

Over the 4-year term of the apprenticeship you'll gain skills, experience and qualifications in the fitting trade, including:

o Installation, testing, repair and problem solving on a wide range of mechanical equipment including pumps and pipes, valves, conveyors, material handling equipment, vehicles and mobile plant, cranes and building services.

o Manufacture and repair of machine components and assemblies using lathes, mills, grinders etc.

This role has an attractive day work roster. A competitive salary is offered, per our enterprise agreement, with additional benefits including roster days, our employee assistance program, income protection plan and our quality bonus schemes.

Candidate requirements

The ideal candidate will:

o Have basic knowledge and a genuine interest in the mechanical fitting trade

o An ability to undertake manual/physical work

o Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

o Ability to follow instruction and work effectively in a team

o Understanding of WHS

o Excellent communication skills

o Strong work ethic

o An ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure

o Motivated and reliable

o Must be able to provide own transport to travel to work

Selection process:

The selection process will include:

o Interviews

o Psychometric, Literacy and Numeracy assessments

o Reference checks

o Pre-employment Medicals including Drug and Alcohol screening

In joining Weathertex at this point you will be entering an established environment that is focused on delivering continuous improvement.

To provide an expression of interest in this opportunity with Weathertex, please click the APPLY button below.

You will be asked to provide contact details and attach or paste your resume prior to responding to a brief series of questions to assist us in communicating with all applicants.

Applications close Sunday 20th November 2026.

Thank you in anticipation of your interest in this opportunity with Weathertex.