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Apprentice Fitter
- 515699
- Yatala, QLD
- Fixed Term Full Time
- Closing on: 11 Dec 2026
- Monday to Friday day shift role with opportunity for overtime.
- Career progression opportunities for high-performing apprentices.
- Develop practical skills in a supportive and safety-focused team.
Role details:
Join our Yatala Beverage Can team and learn from experienced tradespeople while working on industry-leading equipment. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment, with ongoing training and excellent long-term career opportunities for the right candidate. This is a full-time Fixed-term role on a day shift 6 am – 2 pm.
What you will learn:
- Complete a 4-year Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship in an FMCG (Fast moving consumer goods) manufacturing environment.
- Gain hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing high-speed production equipment while studying towards your trade qualification.
- Work alongside experienced tradespeople and develop skills across conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics and automated manufacturing systems.
- Graduate as a qualified Mechanical Fitter with practical experience in world-class manufacturing equipment and strong career pathways within the business.
What we are looking for:
- Completed Year 12 (or equivalent).
- Genuine interest in mechanical maintenance and manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach to learning.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Positive attitude, reliability and strong work ethic.
- Current driver's licence and reliable transport.
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Employee Benefits: Access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company.
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand.
We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.
Ready to make a difference? Be a key player in shaping our future!
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.