Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship

About the Opportunity

MRAEL is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Fitter and Turner to join a leading global technology and engineering host employer based in Eagle Farm.

Our host employer is an industry leader in electrification, automation, and motion services. Their established Eagle Farm workshop specialises in the overhaul, repair, and precision machining of heavy industrial and rail rotating machinery, including large electric motors and generators. This is a rare opportunity to earn while you learn alongside experienced tradespeople and engineers while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

What’s Involved

As a Fitter and Turner apprentice, you will gain hands-on training across a modern machine shop and mechanical workshop environment. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Learning to operate manual lathes, vertical milling machines, and workshop equipment safely.
• Assisting with the stripping, inspection, and overhaul of large industrial and rail traction motors and generators.
• Manufacturing and repairing precision mechanical components such as shafts, bearings, and housings.
• Using precision measuring instruments to check tolerances in line with strict quality and OEM standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment in accordance with workplace health and safety standards.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for mechanical trades, machining, and problem-solving.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and high attention to detail.
• Good basic maths skills and the ability to read or learn technical drawings.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and following instructions.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude toward learning from a supportive team.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport to Eagle Farm.

Why complete your apprenticehsip with MRAEL:

• Earn While You Learn: Receive a full-time apprentice wage plus superannuation while completing your trade.
• Dedicated Support: You will be paired with a dedicated MRAEL Apprentice and Employment Consultant who will mentor and support you throughout your entire apprenticeship.
• World-Class Training: Gain diverse, heavy-industry machining and fitting experience that sets you up for a long-term career.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to kick-start your career in engineering and heavy industry, click Apply Now to submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this apprenticeship.