Apprentice Engineering Patternmaker

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/24/2025

Metso is looking for an Apprentice Engineering Patternmaker to join their team in Ballina, New South Wales.

THE POSITION

The opportunity to join Metso and continue developing your skills and be rewarded. A Foundry Engineering Patternmaker Apprentice will learn how to construct foundry patterns  in a safe, timely and efficient manner as per instructions the Foundry Supervisor and Patternshop Team Leader. You are responsible for maintaining overall equipment and machinery in a good state of repair. You are also responsible for keeping up expected housekeeping standards.

TO SUCCEED

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation towards a trade career.
• Good attention to detail and precision.
• A desire and drive for process improvement.
• Ability to set priorities and accomplish tasks within set timelines.
• Ability to build good working relationships and rapport.
• A strong commitment to both personal safety and the safety of others.

WE OFFER:

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
• Annual incentive program
• Additional Annual Leave benefit for all permanent and maximum term employees
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave of 18 weeks at full pay
• Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
• Company provided Salary Continuance insurance cover

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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