2027 Mechanical (Fitting & Machining) Apprenticeship - BlueScope

With over 14,000 employees working across more than 18 countries, BlueScope is a global leader in premium-branded coated and painted steel products, principally focused on the building and construction industry. In Australia, BlueScope is the largest steelmaker, manufacturing 2.6 million tonnes of flat steel products at its Port Kembla Steelworks. Primarily for the domestic market, BlueScope’s branded products are market leaders in Australia, and include COLORBOND® steel, ZINCALUME® metallic coated steel, TRUECORE® steel house frames, LYSAGHT® and FIELDERS® building products, ORRCON® steel and RANBUILD® sheds. Collectively, BlueScope supplies vital steel products for national building projects across the infrastructure, building and construction, defence and renewable industries.

What you’ll do -

Whilst studying a Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical working with BlueScope over 4 years, you’ll have the opportunity to work on:

• Rotate between departments throughout the entire steelmaking process
• Read and interpret drawings and measure components
• Mark out jobs, set up machines, prepare materials, tools and fixtures for machining
• Maintain overhead cranes, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, rollers, conveyers and gearboxes
• Undertake machining operations, such as lathes, drilling, reaming, milling, grinding and boring
• Assemble, maintain and repair equipment/machines

 

What we’re looking for -

• Commitment to both on and off the job training for full term of the apprenticeship
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated interest in the mechanical trade
• Ongoing commitment to safety, quality and principles of continuous improvement
• Ability to commence in January 2027

Must-haves -

• Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical (spirometry, audiometry, drug and alcohol screening, and functional capacity assessment)

Why Zeal Futures?

We do more than just get you a job. We employ you and back you the whole way – with training, mentoring, guidance, support and real career opportunities. Real income, real skills.

Perks include:

• Nationally recognised training
• Access to coaching, training & support
• Discounts on Health & Wellbeing services
• Counselling and ongoing mentoring
• Opportunities to rotate across employers for further exposure.

 

How to apply

• Click “Apply” or visit zealfutures.com.au/vacancies
• Upload your resume and a short cover letter
• We’ll be in touch with next steps if you are successful!

 

What’s next?

After submitting your online application, you may be invited to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals. We’ll also contact your references if you progress through these recruitment stages. Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team on 18•• ••• 864

Applications close 29th June 2026.

Zeal Futures is an equal opportunity employer and proud Diversity Champion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in trades, mature-age applicants, and people with disabilities or diverse cultural backgrounds. If you require assistance with the recruitment process (for instance, this may be filling out forms, interviews, or completing online tests), please contact your recruitment representative. We are happy to provide any necessary reasonable adjustments or assistance you may need.  Please do not hesitate to ask for any help. We look forward to hearing from you.