2026 Portland Aluminium Apprenticeship Program – Mechanical Fitter

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.

Be part of it and shape your world. 

We are seeking proactive candidates local to our operations, who have a genuine desire to improve their skills and knowledge.

 As a nationally recognised employer of choice for gender equity, Alcoa encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and others of diverse backgrounds.

We partner closely with our local communities and have a commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which we operate.

 

Commencing in early January 2026 the Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship opportunities will be located at our Portland Aluminium Smelter. 

About the Role
As part of this four-year Apprenticeship Program you will be:


* Provided with on the job & formalised TAFE training to achieve a nationally recognised trade certificate.


* Trained in all Portland Aluminium safe work systems and health and safety requirements.

Ultimately, using a variety of tooling and machinery such as centre lathes, grinding and milling machines, drill presses, welders and other specialised tooling including optilign.


* Rotating through different areas of the plant, giving you the opportunity to develop your sitewide knowledge.


* Working in a dynamic, fast paced, heavy duty environment.

The work can be physically demanding, and a high degree of manual dexterity is essential.


* Involved in the diagnosis, repair, servicing and maintenance of components of fixed plant mechanical equipment such as belt conveyors, crushers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ship unloaders and cranes.


* Learning how to identify mechanical components, evaluate parts for re-use or replacement whilst operating within engineering tolerances on items such as shafts, pulleys, gearbox and pump parts.


* Assisting in job scoping, pre work and execution including the development of maintenance work instructions and isolation procedures.


* Trained in the use of precision measuring tools, work from technical drawings and sketches that will help you operate close measurement tolerances. 

What’s on offer?


* Provision of all your work clothing, PPE and tooling.


* Average working week of 38 hours.


* Flexibility to offer great work-life balance.


* Bring your whole self to work as we embrace all our differences.


* We invest in your career growth and development.


* Join us in proactively giving back to our local communities.


* Work locally and enjoy being home every night.

What you can bring to the role


* A hig...