“It’s not just all hard work, there is quite a bit of fun to have as well!”
Since taking on an exciting apprenticeship with Bridgestone, Will’s career has reached new heights! Supported by a passionate team that invests in his learning, he spends his workdays setting himself up for the future and becoming the best fitter and turner he can be: way to go, Will!
From fabricating to doing breakdowns and maintenance, his day-to-day is filled with new tasks and new skills to learn. The best part? You could land the opportunity to do the same! However, before we discuss apprenticeships with Bridgestone, tune in to Will’s interview to discover:
- The unexpected path that led to Will’s current dream role
- His favourite parts about the job (spoiler alert: it isn’t all about fun – Will actually loves doing the work too!)
- What advice he’d give to his high school self
- Why he’s able to enjoy his job every single day!
And much, much more!
Find Out More
Looking to start your career with an incredible company and earn qualifications while you work? Well, look no further, because Bridgestone has you covered!
Curious about the kinds of programs they have on offer? We thought you might be! They offer an entry-level traineeship in tyre fitting, including full-time permanent employment, above award wages and training in a Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology. However, if that isn’t your cup of tea, they also have paid, part-time internships and a Mechanical Apprenticeship Program developed to recruit and train apprentice mechanics to work across the Bridgestone and Lube Mobile businesses.
Whatever you want from your career at Bridgestone, there’s bound to be a program that suits you! So, what are you waiting for? Start a career in the fast lane by heading to their employer profile and checking out their vacancies.
Interview Transcript
It’s not just all hard work; there is quite a bit of fun to have in the work as well. My name is Will, I work at Bandag Waco, and I’m an apprentice fitter in town.
I came to work at Bandag through my brother-in-law, who works in Waco as a production worker. It’s not just all hard work; there is quite a bit of fun to have in the work as well.
My favourite aspect is doing the work that I do because I really enjoy it. I’m an apprentice sitting in 10. I really enjoy machining, fabricating, and doing breakdowns and maintenance.
Some more highlights are just the ability to enjoy my job every day. If I could get back to my high school self, I would tell them to become a fitter and turn on earlier.
