Ventia Pty Ltd
The Role
The Panel Beater is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Defence vehicles, plants, and equipment. This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday on the Defence contract at the Amberley RAAF Base.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialised workshop fitted out with a variety of Defence equipment and a varied vehicle fleet that features Light, Medium & Heavy Road transport vehicles (Armoured vehicles including PMV Bushmasters, M113 Armoured, ASLAV’s, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks and more).
Responsibilities
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Conduct and report technical inspections and work orders/job cards to a high standard whilst following safety policies and procedures
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Remove and replace damaged panels, auto-electric components and mechanical components using the correct welding procedure
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Use measuring, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment to restore vehicles to factory clearance
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Assist vehicle bodybuilders to build custom-designed, speciality or vintage vehicle
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Assist with spray painting vehicles
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Maintaining housekeeping of the workshop area
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Correct storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and associated waste
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
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Must have experience in ‘2 pack baked enamel’ spray painting and grit blasting
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Must hold or be willing to obtain a Cert 3 in Automotive Refinishing Technology certificate or equivalent
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Can work in full protective coveralls grit blasting suits and positive pressure masks
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Basic knowledge of the use and removal of hazardous materials
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Ability to learn and use software systems
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Current driver’s license and able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance
Benefits
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Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability
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Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicles
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Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia
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Supportive management and team
Benefits
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Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability
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Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicles
-
Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia
-
Supportive management and team
About Ventia
Ventia are an experienced facilities and asset manager and a Top 10 Defence industry partner. Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.
Position Reference Number: 151176