Fabricator

**Please contact placements@gllen.org.au via your teacher to arrange this placement.** **Dates to be negotiated**

Looking for a future as a Fabricator within the mining industry? Read on for a great opportunity to gain the experience, you need!

Founded in 1957 Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company, producing precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico. Agnico Eagle's regional exploration activities in Bendigo aims to establish the mine as a long-life asset through success in replacing mineral reserves.

As a partner of choice within the mining industry, it’s recognised globally for its leading environmental, social and governance practices which includes its Community Partnership
Program as part of their social responsibility strategy.

With a keen interest in hosting Work placements the team are supportive and offer worthwhile experiences in various areas of the mine.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will learn industry terminology and techniques required to work in the industry. You will also learn how to interact with work colleagues and will be supervised by experienced boilermakers, fabricators and Supervisors. The skills attained may include the following:

• Problem solving skills
• Hazard identification in the industry
• Knowledge and understanding in gold extraction and leaching processes
• Understanding of safety regulations and standards
• Conduct operational, equipment and preventative maintenance checks
• Correctly reporting any non-performing equipment
• Monitoring and adjustment of circuit operating variables to achieve processing plant KPI’s
• General process plant housekeeping duties

Typical Tasks & Duties

This opportunity involves working within a team in the gold production plant. Students will have exposure to Plant and equipment operations.
Tasks may include:

• Boilermaker work including structural steel fabrications, pipe fabrications and plate work.
• Observation of/carry out general mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Observation of/carry out mechanical cutting and grinding.
• Assist trades group in daily maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work undertaken on site meets the requirement of the relevant Australian Standard (as required).
• Workshop housekeeping

Student Requirements

This work placement is for students interested in Certificate in Engineering – Fabrication. Students must have good attention to detail, demonstrate a good work ethic, willingness to learn and want to work alongside experienced professionals. Bring your communication and problem-solving skills.

Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Students will need to wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt (high-vis if available), and protective steel cap work boots. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied.

Special Transport Requirements

Students will have to make their own way to Fosterville Gold Mine, public transport is not available.