Apprentice - Electrical Fitter

About the Company

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

About the Role

The Opportunity:

Kickstart your career with a hands-on apprenticeship! Join Komatsu, a global leader in heavy equipment, and get paid while you learn a nationally recognised trade.

Our 4-year Electrical Fitter Apprenticeship gives you hands-on experience assembling, maintaining, and repairing electrical components on some of the world’s most advanced heavy equipment, while completing a Certificate III in Electrical Fitting Trade (UEE33020).

You’ll learn from industry experts, train in world-class facilities, and be supported every step of the way.

Komatsu’s apprentice program is one of the best in the country, recognised at the National Training Awards with multiple awards for employing and developing apprentices.

What You’ll Get

• Support from a dedicated apprentice development team.
• Hands-on training with cutting-edge machinery.
• Fully supported training in Brisbane or Perth (travel covered).
• Mental health and resilience training.
• Access to Komatsu employee benefits and leave policies.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career globally.

What we are looking for

• A genuine interest in mechanics or heavy machinery.
• Motivation to learn and build a long-term career.
• Willingness to complete classroom and hands-on training.
• Good communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

About the qualification

The UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting is a nationally recognised Australian qualification.

It prepares individuals to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical components.

This qualification develops skills in:

• Assembling electrical motors, generators and transformers.
• Installing and maintaining control systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in machinery components.
• Interpreting technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Conducting testing, fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Applying workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements.

The role of an Electrical Fitter at Komatsu involves working on assembling, fitting, and repairing electrical plant and machinery.  This is a workshop-based role that enables you to troubleshoot and solve problems along AC and DC circuits, work with single and three-phase low voltage machines, terminate cables and cords, and connect electrical control circuits.

Holders of this qualification demonstrate strong technical aptitude, attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship, making them well suited to workshop roles within an industrial environment.

For further information specific to this trade, research the qualification code on www.training.gov.au

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.