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Apprentice Mechanical Technician · Mount Isa, QLD
You'd be training as a fitter, working towards a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) over four years. Alongside experienced technicians, you'd help with maintenance, inspections and repairs on energy infrastructure equipment around the Mount Isa region. Part of the job is learning to service and troubleshoot equipment, and helping keep site facilities and easements in good condition. You'd also attend TAFE as part of the apprenticeship, with your fees, tools, PPE and work travel costs covered.
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Length
4 years
TAFE fees
Paid for you
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
The honest preview
The good
- ✓Your TAFE fees are fully paid for and you get all your tools and PPE supplied.
- ✓This is a permanent full-time job, not just a short contract.
The hard parts
- !You'll be doing maintenance and repair work spread across the whole region, not just one workshop.
What surprises people
- ?Police background checks don't just happen once — they can happen again while you're already working there.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
APA Group
Apprentice Mechanical Technician · Mount Isa, QLD
You'd be training as a fitter, working towards a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) over four years. Alongside experienced technicians, you'd help with maintenance, inspections and repairs on energy infrastructure equipment around the Mount Isa region. Part of the job is learning to service and troubleshoot equipment, and helping keep site facilities and easements in good condition. You'd also attend TAFE as part of the apprenticeship, with your fees, tools, PPE and work travel costs covered.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓Your TAFE fees are fully paid for and you get all your tools and PPE supplied.
- ✓This is a permanent full-time job, not just a short contract.
The hard parts
- !You'll be doing maintenance and repair work spread across the whole region, not just one workshop.
What surprises people
- ?Police background checks don't just happen once — they can happen again while you're already working there.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
APA Group
Apprentice Mechanical Technician · Mount Isa, QLD
You'd be training as a fitter, working towards a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) over four years. Alongside experienced technicians, you'd help with maintenance, inspections and repairs on energy infrastructure equipment around the Mount Isa region. Part of the job is learning to service and troubleshoot equipment, and helping keep site facilities and easements in good condition. You'd also attend TAFE as part of the apprenticeship, with your fees, tools, PPE and work travel costs covered.
Sign in to see your fit
See how well this role matches you — your interests, your readiness, honestly scored.
Length
4 years
TAFE fees
Paid for you
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
The honest preview
The good
- ✓Your TAFE fees are fully paid for and you get all your tools and PPE supplied.
- ✓This is a permanent full-time job, not just a short contract.
The hard parts
- !You'll be doing maintenance and repair work spread across the whole region, not just one workshop.
What surprises people
- ?Police background checks don't just happen once — they can happen again while you're already working there.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
APA Group
Apprentice Mechanical Technician · Mount Isa, QLD
You'd be training as a fitter, working towards a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) over four years. Alongside experienced technicians, you'd help with maintenance, inspections and repairs on energy infrastructure equipment around the Mount Isa region. Part of the job is learning to service and troubleshoot equipment, and helping keep site facilities and easements in good condition. You'd also attend TAFE as part of the apprenticeship, with your fees, tools, PPE and work travel costs covered.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓Your TAFE fees are fully paid for and you get all your tools and PPE supplied.
- ✓This is a permanent full-time job, not just a short contract.
The hard parts
- !You'll be doing maintenance and repair work spread across the whole region, not just one workshop.
What surprises people
- ?Police background checks don't just happen once — they can happen again while you're already working there.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Fitter General, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$2,243/wk
Typical weekly earnings
2%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook