Assembly Mechanic

Assembly Mechanic

Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd in Brisbane

Rheinmetall

Assembly Mechanic

Ref.-Nr.:

AU01805

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Contract Type:

Permanent Full-Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About the Team

This role will report to the Assembly Team Lead and will work alongside a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Production Workers. The Assembly Team forms part of the greater Production team, which includes Painters, Welders, the Prototype Shop, the Armour Shop and the Logistic Systems team. As RDA is continuing to expand, the Production team will continue to grow throughout 2023. This role will be based full time at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank.

About the Role

The Assembly Mechanic is responsible for the completing mechanical build tasks for Vehicles and Subsystems to be built in the RDA production facility in Redbank (QLD). The main scope of this role is to complete the assembly tasks in first-run production in accordance with Manufacturing Instructions, Engineering Drawings, Quality Standards, and WH&S requirements.

The general and generic duties of the Assembly Mechanic include, but are not limited to:

• Complete assembly tasks for the L400 Phase 2 Boxer vehicles and other vehicles in accordance with Manufacturing Instructions, Engineering Drawings, Quality Standards, and WH&S requirements;
• Rework assembly tasks include fitting protection plates, brackets and electronic subassemblies/ cables/ labels;
• Vehicle build tasks include all assembly tasks in the production sequence from hull to finished vehicle – this will include both mechanical and electrical tasks;
• Assist with vehicle movements within the facility in accordance with site rules and licencing requirements;
• Perform crane operation and lifting tasks in accordance with safe working instructions;
• Maintain the safe and efficient storage of required parts, tools and equipment in the workshop areas;
• Conduct self and work in accordance with company and site specific WH&S requirements; and
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined with your manager from time to time.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) . This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• A relevant trade’s qualification – Automotive Mechanic trade, Electrical trade and/or Engineering;

• Ability to read and interpret production drawings, manuals, and technical documents;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to task planning and effective time management; proven ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines;
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative, the ability to work unsupervised and willingness to participate and contribute as part of a team;
• The ability to travel interstate or overseas if necessary for short training periods (infrequent); and

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

Trades:

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• On-site subsidized café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Paid within an EA award with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Applications will close on: 10 th July 2024