Fabricator
SLTEC Fertilizers (Sustainable Liquid Technolog)

SLTEC is a leading manufacturer of fluid fertilizers, based in Central Victoria. SLTEC's manufacturing plant is a world standard, high-volume operation supplying product to a wide range of eastern seaboard customers, including some of Australia's largest corporate agricultural producers. An exciting opportunity exists for a Work Experience placement as a Boilermaker for a motivated young person.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will acquire practical skills, competencies and knowledge relevant to the boilermaking trade to assist in preparing them for the world of work.

Typical Tasks & Duties

You will observe qualified Boilermakers performing periodic, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on the plant, equipment and systems. Boilermakers carry out tasks including gas cutting and welding, electric arc welding, steel fabrication from technical drawings, fault identification and repairs to fabricated equipment. You will observe the skills required to use basic hand tools and measuring equipment. Sound knowledge in all safety aspects and hazard identification associated with the trade will also be gained. Students will be directly supervised at all times.

Student Requirements

Students with a genuine interest in metal fabrication and/or engineeiring is essential for this position. Students must be willing to learn and take initiative and pride in tasks undertaken.

Dress Requirements

Fully covered workwear, steelcap workboots.

Special Transport Requirements

Student to make own transport arrangements.