Wanted : heavy diesel mechanic apprenticeship

[PAGZ]

After a few years of factory work etc im looking at getting a trade before im an old duck, Is anybody on here familiar with any places that would take a 25yo first year?

[ovaxitd]

look into chevron apprentiships they are ok rates for apprentiships and good conditions by the sound of it.

[-Luke-]

Rio's Adult apprenticeship intake just ended. Look at the Major OEM's/Dealer (IE Westrac,Komatsu,Liebherr,Terex etc etc) you make less intially but will get better training than apprentices that work for miners/contractors and will be worth more $'s once your qualified and have a couple of years post trade under your belt

[mattyb89]

hey mate i have applied for this one found it on seek couple weeks ago might be worth putting your name down

http://jobs.barrick.com/au/perth/maintenance/apprenticeships-2012-heavy-duty-mechanical-fitters-jobs

[crabman]

Dont know about the other dealers but I wouldnt recommend wetsack to a crook dog.

[-Luke-]

I worked for them for 5yrs. usual b/s you get from any big company but the training/opportunitiesare very good(or at least they where when I was there). They are part of the reason im working a 38hr week for a large miner in Assest Managment now.

[MadDocker]

FMC West is looking for someone still I think. Might be worth a try.

[n1ghth4wk]

Would be out of luck with Westrac. They just took in their apprentice intake for next year. Probs won't be hiring again until mid year.

[Brett_J]

If you know how to plug a laptop into a serial/usb port, then you're already qualified as a Westrac Mechanic. :)
Some of the dumbest fuckers I've ever come across, watch how quickly you're universely hated once you mention you did your time at Westrac or Komatsu :)

[crabman]

So true, and the caliber of apprentices they take in keeps getting worse and worse. I was pretty upset with the quality of my apprenticeship, its why I didnt leave straight away (worst mistake of my life), but at least I know I have brains so it didnt affect me as bad as it shows up on others. That was 3 years ago, these days....... you have summed it up quite well, if you can turn a laptop on and use ET they will give you trade papers lol

[Yarms]

Barminco and byrnecut if you wanna learn u/g machines.

[SR20WA]

Pm me, my company might be interested. Only if you like working away though