Your next opportunity
Rheinmetall Defence Australia have an in-house Armour Shop which is responsible for the production of various protection elements. This includes materials used for the Land 400 Phase 2 Boxer assembly process, along with future program assembly processes.
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 and under direction of the Adhesive Bonding Supervisor;
- Assembling jigs and assembly fixtures for component manufacture;
- Preparing metal components for adhesive bonding processes;
- Operating vacuum table with heating function;
- Material handling using an overhead crane and pallet handling equipment;
- Assisting Quality Assurance inspectors with documentation and recording of all processes; and
- Assisting on other Armour Shop equipment once training has been completed.
About your new team
The RDA Armour Shop forms part of our greater Operations team and is overseen by our Area Manager Armour Shop. We have four Supervisors who cover specific areas - Adhesive Bonding, Cutting, Press and Waterjet. The Adhesive Bonding Operator role will report directly to our Adhesive Bonding Supervisor and work alongside other Operators in the various process areas.
The Armour Shop are currently a team of 7 but will expand to a team of 10 by the end of 2024. This role will be based full time in our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank.
Find Your Why at Rheinmetall
Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.
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;
- Ability to interpret engineering instructions and assemble components with an attention to detail;
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a production environment;
- Ability to follow instructions and work autonomously;
- The willingness to be trained on cutting equipment and cross-trained on other Armour Shop equipment;
- The ability to travel internationally (to Germany) for a short stint of training if need be; and
- The ability to gain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship needed as a minimum).
What we offer you
- 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 reduce 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.
Our inclusive culture
Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all our employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.
We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value - for our clients, our people and our community. If you don't think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we'd still love to hear from you.
If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via our Work180 profile at work180.com/rheinmetall
To learn more about life at Rheinmetall, please visit: www.rheinmetall.com/career-au
Next steps
Apply now!
Preferred candidates will be required to complete background checks including pre-employment verifications and national police checks.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Further information regarding clearance is available at: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances
Applications close: 17th of October 2023
Please note that we will not be accepting any recruitment agency applications for this role.
Questions
For further information about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au and quote REF#AU01452.