Machinist
Specialized Hydraulic Systems

2018 OPPORTUNITY AVAILBLE BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD SCHOOL TERM - Are you studying engineering in 2018 and have an interested in hydraulics? Within this small business specializing in hydraulic systems, you will get to work closely with the fitter and turner and observe many techniques of the trade.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical tasks and duties include but not limited to; observing qualified machinist using lathe, milling machines, welding and general engineering duties. Gathering tools and materials as required, measuring and cutting of metal, tasks and duties will be dependent on the students abilities. Observing counter sales and interacting with customers and general cleaning of the workshop.

Student Requirements

Bring your own lunch (otherwise leave premises for lunch hour-own transport required)
No mobile phone use during working hours

Dress Requirements

Steel capped work boots, long pants, long sleeved shirt.

Special Transport Requirements

No public transport available.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering
• MEM20413 - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways