Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.  

Vinidex

For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors.  

We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia. 

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.   

We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on our community.  We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: 

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

About the role

We have a rare opportunity for a 1st year or 2nd year Maintenance Apprentice, to join our supportive and experienced team at our Coopers Plains manufacturing plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our production equipment and machinery. You’ll gain hands-on experience across both planned maintenance activities and breakdown response, while working in a collaborative, continuous improvement environment.
 

What you’ll learn
 

This apprenticeship will build on your existing training and provide valuable exposure to:

• Hydraulics and pneumatics

• Extrusion equipment

• Preventative and reactive maintenance practices

• Manufacturing plant systems and processes
   

You’ll work alongside skilled tradespeople who will mentor and support your development throughout your apprenticeship.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with planned maintenance and repair work

• Supporting breakdown response activities

• Learning to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Prioritising work requests entered in the CMMS maintenance system

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and best practice standards

• Attend and complete all tertiary requirements for the duration of your apprenticeship.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Satisfy the requirements for commencing a Maintenance/Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship or currently completing a Fitter apprenticeship

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Sound decision-making, organisation and time management skills

• Can work well on your own or in at team and able to use your initiative

• Safety focused with good attention to detail

• Punctual, reliable, personable with a good work ethic, flexible and a can-do attitude

• Enjoy working hands on with an interest in mechanical tasks and processes

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with manual handling

• Are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Car and Driver’s Licence (desirable)

Why join us? We care …

• Supportive and experience team environment with a strong focus on training and development

• Free onsite parking and uniform provided

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero".

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer.

• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family.

• We recognise our people with Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

• Opportunity to join our women mentoring programs.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council.

• Career development opportunities available at home and globally.

For more information, please call Carla Treuer on 04•• ••• 252.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies.  Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!