Mechanical fitter
Sunbeam Foods

Sunbeam Foods have an exciting Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) in Engineering - Mechanical Trade as an Engineering Mechanical Trades Assistant.

Sunbeam focuses on supplying a wide range of world class dried fruits and nuts sourced both locally and globally from growers we know and trust. Founded in 1926, in the sun-drenched region of Mildura, Sunbeam Foods quickly established a reputation for supplying the very best in dried fruit and nuts. Today Sunbeam continues to focus on supplying a wide range of world class dried fruits and nuts: products that are wholesome to eat, that look great and are full of flavour. Here at Sunbeam, we believe the natural goodness from our sun-ripened fruits and nuts helps you to not only live healthier but provides the inspiration to create delicious food from nature’s best produce.

The SWL Opportunity is ideally suited to a VCE, VCE-VM, VPC student studying to become an Engineer Mechanical Tradesperson. A student studying a VET Engineering Studies subject as part of their study program would be highly regarded.

Work placement Location: 5 Scott Crescent, Mildura.

This is a great opportunity for a student looking to gain knowledge in the Engineering and Manufacturing industries.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As an Engineering Mechanical Trades Assistant, you would assist the Engineering Mechanical Trades Workers at the workplace. The student will work under direct supervision within the work environment.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
• Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment.
• Safely use hand tools and handheld power tools for general engineering applications.
• Interpret and prepare basic two- and three-dimensional engineering drawings.
• Reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform basic machining processes.
• Apply basic fabrication techniques.
• Undertake a basic engineering project.
• Perform intermediate engineering computations.
• Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes.
• Following job instructions.
• Following verbal instructions.
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the work placement as instructed.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards the Engineering and Manufacturing Industries as an Engineering Mechanical Trades Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VET subject relating to Engineering Studies.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Engineering and Manufacturing Industries as an Engineering Mechanical Trades Assistant and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Prior to applying for a SWL Placement the student must.
• Be enrolled and completing the VET subject, Certificate II Engineering Studies
• Review the Sunbeam Foods website to understand services offered by the company at www.sunbeamfoods.com.au

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present in a neat and hygienic manner in the following work attire;
• Work pants or work shorts.
• Hi visual shirt, long sleeve.
• Steel capped work boots.
• Wide brim hat.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies