2026 Aluminium Apprenticeship Program

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 high dedication and focus towards safety.

• A good academic record with a proven interest in mechanical fitting and/or machining.

• Involvement in any related extracurricular activities or have gained relevant knowledge in that field.

• A current, valid Australian ‘Learners’ Drivers Licence or working towards.

• Completed a minimum of year 10, with a high pass in Mathematics and English

• Solid school attendance record

• Completed a pre-apprenticeship, and relevant trade-based work experience is highly desirable

How to apply

• Click ‘Apply’ and create a Workday account using your current email address.

• In the ‘Quick Apply’ section please upload your most recent school grade report. For any current students or recent school leavers it is essential that your current school grade report is attached for your application to be considered. If you left school by 2022, then you do not need to provide a school grade report.

• In the ‘My Experience’ section (under Resume / CV) please upload your most up to date resume in Word or PDF format only. This is also your opportunity to upload any other additional documents that will compliment your application.

• Complete the Apprentice Questionnaire to provide any information to support your application.

Applications close: Monday, 21st July 2025

Additional information 

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

• This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia.  Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application. 

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About the Location

Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland.  We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.    

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.