Meet Our Apprentices
Meet Wade
Wade joined us just after his 16th birthday, coming straight from Long Bay College with a passion for engineering. Now a second-year General Engineering apprentice, he was drawn to the industry by his love of boats and cars (and any excuse to be out on the water).
Over the past two years, Wade has gained hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, machining, engines, pumps, and a wide range of hand tools. He thrives in the practical, fast-paced environment and enjoys the variety each day brings. Along the way, he’s built strong lifelong friendships and become a valued part of the team.
Outside of work, Wade is all about adventure – whether he’s fishing, 4-wheel driving, or tearing up the dirt tracks on his bike. His goal is to become a chief engineer and travel the world doing what he loves, Engineering.
Meet Austin
4th year fitter and turner apprentice
Austin’s passion for engineering began with his grandfather, who worked as an engineer for over 50 years. At school Austin became an exceptional metalworker and even built a motorbike to develop his skills and experience. He left Westlake Boys High to after year 12 to join Titan Marine full time as a Fitter/Turner apprentice.
The thing Austin enjoys about his work most is the variety. Every job is different in the marine industry, and Titan Marine has a wide range of equipment and machinery to master. He also loves working at a place with ocean views – you can’t ask for a better location.
Meet Zaedyn
2nd year Heavy Fabrication apprentice
20-year-old Zaedyn hails from Bay of Islands in the far north. He grew up on and around the water, and five years ago he moved to Auckland on his own to put his passion for engineering to the test.
Zaedyn is now in his second year as a Heavy Fabrication apprentice, and he is proving himself an invaluable part of Titan Marine. “I like this industry because it tests my mind every day, it’s hands-on mahi and keeps me on my toes”.
Zaedyn’s long-term goals? “To get qualified, learn, teach, inspire, and be the best version of myself”. You can see why we’re so proud of our apprentices here at Titan Marine.
Join the Apprenticeship Programme
Kickstart your career in Titan Marine. Gain hands-on experience, expert training, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects with a skilled team.