With our huge inventory of new, used and rental equipment, WesTrac has the right machine for the job.
A Machinist sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications. At WesTrac this would include machining, assembly and manufacturing CNC, precision grinding, horizontal boring and precision measurement, installation and modification of machinery testing and fault finding of machinery.
School requirements
- School Leaver - OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
- Non-School Leaver - C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
- AQF - Certificate I or Certificate II
Pre-Apprenticeship
MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship)
Qualification
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (First Class Machinist)
Career Paths at WesTrac
A First Class Machinist apprenticeship with WesTrac opens the doors to several career paths within the business, these include:
- Leading Hand
- Supervisor
- Manager
- FIFO or Workshop locations
- Sales
- Planning
- Technology career paths
- Opportunities to become dual trade
Apprenticeship Program
Closed (Both States)
The WesTrac Apprenticeship Program has closed for 2020. A new intake will open up in 2021. Stay tuned to our social channels for more information.
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Interested in joining our team?
Send a message to our Careers Team and they'll be in touch to provide any information you require about our vacancies, benefits or the apprentice program.