WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About the Team

As a Trade Assistant in the paint shop at Rheinmetall Defence Australia, you will work as part of a team to prepare, paint and finish military vehicles and military components. Currently, we have a team of 10 whom you will closely alongside.

About the Role

The Trades Assistant – Paint Shop will be responsible for supporting the qualified Painters in all aspects of Paint and Lining. Based full time in the MILVEHCOE facility, this role will mainly focus on preparation for paint, maintaining paint stock levels, maintenance of tooling and equipment and Paint Shop cleaning.

The general and generic duties of the Trades Assistant – Paint Shop include, but not limited to:

• Undertake a wide range of paint preparation duties including grit blasting, sanding., and the related in-process quality checking of Rheinmetall vehicles and components following all relevant standards, work instructions and drawings;
• Assisting with lining vehicles after paint;
• Unmask and mask up vehicles ready for paint, washing trucks in preparation for paint;
• Undertaking clean up duties – emptying bins, driving floor sweeper, general area tidy and housekeeping, filling rag bins;
• Maintain the Paint workshops, tools, and its equipment in accordance with WHS and 5S requirements;
• Maintain paint consumable stock levels through Team Lead Paint Shop;
• Complete work documents and systems during and upon completion of work including in the SAP ERP;
• Ensure compliance with RDA’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy requirements, and in general take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment; and
• Fulfil other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined with your team leader 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:

• Experience working in a paint, lining or sandblasting environment in a production or manufacturing facility;
• Fast learner and the ability and willingness to understand new concepts;
• Sound computer skills – Microsoft Office skills and general data entry programs;
• The ability to travel interstate or overseas for training if required (generally once off training); and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• 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;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised café 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

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 16 May 2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens to be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance required.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearances found at https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

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 do not think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we would still love to hear from you.

If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line/Direct manager before applying.