Cert III Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships

Start a hands-on Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship in Adelaide's manufacturing industry with paid training and strong long-term career pathways.

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships – Metro Adelaide & Northern Suburbs

Looking to start a hands-on career in a skilled trade with strong long-term opportunities? We partner with leading manufacturing hosts across metro Adelaide and the northern suburbs to offer high-quality Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships.

The opportunity
As an apprentice, you will complete a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, gaining practical, on-the-job experience while working alongside qualified tradespeople. Across our host sites, you may be exposed to:

• Machine operation, maintenance and fault finding
• Working with hand tools, lathes and machinery
• Component manufacture and assembly
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Welding and fabrication basics
• High-tech systems, automation and robotics (site dependent)

This is a hands-on role suited to someone mechanically minded, eager to learn and motivated to build a long-term career in the trades.

Career pathways
This qualification can lead to a range of in-demand careers, including:

• Mechanical Fitter
• Maintenance Fitter
• Fitter & Turner
• Machinist

What we offer

• Full-time apprenticeship (Monday–Friday, typically day shift)
• Nationally recognised qualification
• All training fees and PPE covered
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced tradespeople and your consultant
• Exposure to a variety of manufacturing environments and technologies 

If you’re looking to build a stable, rewarding trade career in the manufacturing industry, we want to hear from you.

About you:

• Must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident with the right to work in Australia
• Minimum completion of Year 10 High School
• Driver’s License and reliable transport
• Willingness to learn with mechanical aptitude

  
About Australian Industry Group
We specialise in placing apprentices into supportive, well-established host companies within the manufacturing industry. Our hosts range from small specialist workshops through to global organisations, all committed to training the next generation of tradespeople. To learn more about us, please visit our website www.aigroupapprentices.com.au
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  
Australian Industry Group believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome female applicants, those who identify as First Nations people, and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

Job Reference: 1482990