Job Details

About the Team

Inside the protection team at MILVEHCOE we have 4 groups that work in a separate area as one team. Beside the Finish area there is the press team, the waterjet team and the material cutter team. The team size will grow rapidly up to 20 - 25 employees. This team is building our most efficient technology to protect the crew of our fighting vehicle form a wide range of threats.

About the Role

The Adhesive Bonding Operator is responsible for assisting with the assembly and finishing of composite armour panel modules and assisting with the preparation of materials and components prior to assembly.

As an Adhesive Bonding Operator, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Assembling and finishing composite armour modules in accordance with technical specifications;
• Assembling jigs and assembly fixtures for component manufacture;
• Preparing metal components for adhesive bonding processes;
• Assisting with loading and operation of hydraulic curing press;
• Assisting with operation of a fabric cutting bench for the preparation of Kevlar™ and fiberglass material;
• Operating vacuum table with heating function;
• Assisting the Waterjet operators with processing components;
• Material handling using an overhead crane and pallet handling equipment;
• Assisting Quality Assurance inspectors with documentation and recording of all processes; 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:

• Previous experience working with adhesive bonding or composites;
• Experience working with vacuum sealing equipment or performing adhesive repairs under vacuum;
• The willingness to be trained on cutting equipment and cross-trained on other Armour Shop equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a production environment;
• Ability to follow instructions and work autonomously; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised caf with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• 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;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

Trades:

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised caf with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• 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;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

...@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 1st November 2024