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2025 Alcoa Apprenticeship Program – Apprentice Fabricator Welder
Location:
Pinjarra, WA
Description:
Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper. About the opportunity This is your opportunity to shape your career and enjoy first-class hands-on training within an inclusive and safety focused environment. We are seeking proactive candidates local to our operations, who have a genuine desire to improve their skills and knowledge. As a nationally recognised employer of choice for gender equity, Alcoa encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and others of diverse backgrounds. We partner closely with our local communities and have a commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which we operate. Commencing in early January 2025 the Mechanical Fabricator/Welder apprenticeship opportunities will be located at our Pinjarra and Wagerup Refineries and our Huntly mine site. As part of this four-year Apprenticeship Program you will be: * Provided on the job & formalised TAFE training, leading towards a nationally recognised trade certificate. * Working in the main workshop or refinery environment, learning the skills of oxy cutting, stick, TIG and MIG welding. Working with various equipment associated with your trade such as guillotines, benders, angle grinders and plate rollers. * Assisting in fabricating a large range of equipment used throughout the refinery that may include pipework, pressure vessels, screens and structural steelwork. * Learning how to identify, diagnose and repair mechanical parts on fixed plant equipment from interpreting technical drawings and sketches, plus develop an understanding of material specifications and welding standards. * Working at times in situations above the ground or in confined spaces where wearing the vital safety equipment is essential. * Trained in how to mark out a job so that when it is cut and bent into shape it assumes the correct form, as a large percentage of fabrication work is developed from plate steel. Our values at Alcoa serve as a foundation illustrating who we are at our best and what we look for in candidates. Our core values are: * Act with integrity, * Operate with excellence, * Care for people, * Lead with courage. What you can bring to the role: To play a part in our ongoing success, we are seeking someone who has: * A high dedication and focus towards safety. * A good academic record with a proven interest in mechanical fitting and/or machining. * Involvement in any related extracurricular activities or have gained relevant knowledge in that field. * A current, valid Australian ‘Learners’ Drivers Licence or working towards. * Completed a minimum of year 10, with a high pass in Mathematics and English. * Solid school attendance record. * Completed a pre-apprenticeship, and relevant trade-based work experience is highly desirable. What’s on offer? * Competitive remuneration package * Secure, permanent and local employment without FIFO pressures * Provision of all your work clothing, PPE and tooling * Average working week of 36 hours * 16 weeks parental leave scheme * Paid annual volunteer hours * Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality) How to apply: Documents to have ready: * Most recent school grade report (essential). * Current resume & cover letter (desirable). * Click ‘Apply’ and create a Workday account using your current email address. * In the ‘Quick Apply’ section please upload your most recent school grade report. * For any current students or recent school leavers it is essential that your current school grade report is attached for your application to be considered. * If you left school by 2021, then you do not need to provide a school grade report. * In the ‘My Experience’ section (under Resume / CV) please upload your most up to date resume in Word or PDF format only. This is also your opportunity to upload any other additional documents that will compliment your application. * Complete the Apprentice Questionnaire to provide any information to support your application. Applications close: Wednesday 17th July 2024 Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time. Additional information * You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date. * This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application. #LI-MB1 About the Location Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career! Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
Company:
Alcoa USA Group
Posted:
June 18 on Equest
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