Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/Machinist

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/06/2026

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.

Introduction: 

Metso is a leading Global firm specializing in mineral processing solutions. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and excellence, delivering high-quality projects around the world.

We are currently seeking an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/ Machinist for the Henderson, WA workshop to assist and perform mechanical repairs, component refurbishment, and other related service activities.

What you'll do: 

• Develop skills to perform mechanical repairs, component refurbishment and service activities relating to Metso OEM equipment components, complete machines and spare parts.
• Develop skills to undertake strip and assess and then rebuild of Metso fixed plant equipment.
• Develop skills to interpret detailed drawings relating to complex equipment, measuring components utilising precision measuring tools.
• Develop skills to correctly record precision measurements within a detailed report.
• Develop skills to carry out basic fitting within fine precision tolerances relating to bearings, bushes and sleeves and other parts.
• Develop skills to compile routine reports, condition reports and correspondence relevant to jobs.
• Receive feedback, training and mentoring from fellow tradesmen.
• Keep the workshop supervisor informed of TAFE requirements well in advance.
• Inform the supervisor of any absence from TAFE.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives proactively working with the workshop team.

• Records, analyses and informs relevant personnel of production quality assurance and the Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter of status and disposition of customer requirements specific to job progress and status.

• Keeps fully abreast with Company manuals, technical publications and bulletins.
• Read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, technical drawings and procedure manuals.

• Working as part of a team to solve practical on the job problems.

• Only undertaking tasks for which the Employee is competent and only using equipment that they have been trained to use.

• Using the Company’s safety tools to assist in controlling the hazards, which apply to each task the Employee undertakes.

• Develop skills to carry out basic manual machining on equipment such as lathe, mill and drill press.

• Speaking up to improve safety

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

metso.com