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Lance Adams - Fitter Machinist
When Lance Adams didn't grow up with machines. In fact, he reckons he's not particularly mechanical at all: but now, after trying the Fitter Machinist industry, he's thinking of opening his own business!
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Eizac Chee - Civil Engineer
Eizac Chee didn’t want to be office bound for the rest of his life. Since his Dad was a surveyor, he became interested in building, so became a Civil Engineer. Now he’s working on Stage 2 of the new Rosehill Recycling Water Plant, which will provide with more than seven billion litres of recycled water a year for the Western Sydney region.
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Geoff Smith - Warehouse Storeperson
In terms of future growth in the transport sector, the anticipated the movement of bulk freight is to increase 1.6 times over the next 20 years, interstate bulk freight to double in that time and the number of containers through Australian ports to triple. So, for someone involved in storing those goods in the transport process, we can see it’s an industry you can rely on to keep moving forward! We chat to Geoff Smith, Warehousing Storeperson, and see what’s involved in the logistics of his job.
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Jacqui - Metallurgist
Her parents wanted Jacqui to get into medicine, but she wasn't interested. She decided to get a hands-on role where she could savour the country side and challenge her scientific mind - with a job in metallurgy in mining.
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John Redmond - From fitter to entrepreneur
John Redmond started in the manufacturing industry as a fitter and turner apprentice in 1961. Now, he owns a three shift manufacturing factory, which is, he shares, "growing and succeeding in every way."
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Simon Hale - Welder
A first class welder is the fifth most in-demand job in the Metals and Engineering industry. We meet Simon Hale, who has just finished his welding apprenticeship, about what it’s like to work in an industry that combines technical problem solving skills, manual labour and, on occasion, computer technology.
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Matthew Thacker: Boat builder
Matthew Thacker progressed quickly to become a supervisor at luxury Gold Coast boat manufacturer Riviera.
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Peter Allen: Heavy vehicle driver and mechanic
Peter Allen works as a mechanic and driver in the film and television industry. He has parked cars on the steps of the Opera House and driven a Porsche through the desert of Australia.
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Dikran Manjian: Gem setter and jeweller
Dikran Manjian loves solving problems and the buzz of seeing satisfied customers.
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CareerOne Profile: Telco Network Engineer
While working with telecommunications company Powertel, Brad Hart has completed three TAFE courses over five years.
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Jason Cullen: Mining Apprentice Coordinator
Jason Cullen was a diesel mechanic in the Army before he made the switch to training. He now looks after more than 100 mining apprentices.
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CareerOne Profile: Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
After two decades working as an aircraft maintenance engineer, Paul Hinchey knew it was time to spread his wings and become a teacher.
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