Fabricator
Northstar Industries

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Engineering - Fabricator work placement opportunity in Strathmerton.
A family business who have been in the transport industry for nearly 2 decades. Rod the CEO of the company has had a career of driving trucks so understands how important it is to have quality equipment that is built to last and easy to use. We manufacture heavy trailors, truck bodies and bitumen tanks. A career here Starts with commitment. All employees commit to an ethic of hard work and a mission to produce the highest quality product in the Transport industry. We encourage people of all ages who want to pursue a successful career to contact us.

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:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student will learn basic processes for welding, cutting, grinding and general steel fabrication. Undertaking manual handling, performing engineering measurement, performing computations, apply principles of OHS in the engineering work environment. Work with others in the manufacturing and engineering work environment use hand tools and power tools.

Student Requirements

A genuine interest in Engineering (fabrication) must be required, along with a courteous and polite manner. Be willing to learn and take initiative and pride in tasks undertaken. The employer values communication skills, teamwork, punctuality and initiative.

At North Star Transport Equipment, amongst their team, they value attention to detail, being able to read and understand engineering drawings and welding symbols, the ability to work as part of a team and be reliable and have a sound work ethic.

Dress Requirements

Work boots, trade pants and old top. Overalls can be worn if you have them.

Special Transport Requirements

Visit Dyson transport for local transport options.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
• MEM20413 - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
• MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies