Assembly Quality Controller

Benmax Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benmax Pty is seeking an Assembly Quality Controller for its Hume, ACT site to ensure every assembled module, component and pressure test meets drawings, specs and tolerances before production moves on.

You will work hands-on on the floor with assemblers and supervisors, perform or witness tests, document non-conformances and support corrective actions to keep quality standards high. Strong eye for detail, clear communication and adherence to WHSEQ requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly, module assembly or pressure testing desirable.
• Trade qualification or Certificate III in Engineering/Mechanical Trade/Plumbing desirable.
• White Card, Silica Awareness and Asbestos Awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assembled modules and components against drawings and specifications for tolerance, orientation, completeness and finish.
• Conduct or witness pressure testing to approved procedures and record results accurately.
• Check that test records, identification and traceability documentation are complete before release.
• Document defects, leaks, damage and non-conformances clearly, quarantine affected items and support corrective action and re-inspection.
• Complete QC paperwork including checklists, inspection reports, pressure test records and NCRs.
• Raise issues early with assemblers, Pressure Test Leads and production staff to keep jobs moving.
• Report daily quality information to your supervisor.
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment, confirm it is fit for use and report faults.
• Take part in QA audits and in team, toolbox and quality meetings.
• Report unsafe conditions, environmental risks, accidents and near misses under our WHSEQ requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering

Trade qualification

Job description

Benmax is one of Australia’s most experienced mechanical services and HVAC businesses. Founded in Canberra more than 40 years ago, we design, construct, manufacture and maintain complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling systems for some of the country’s most significant buildings and institutions. Today we are scaling rapidly into AI infrastructure, manufacturing advanced cooling systems for a new generation of data centres.

About the role

We are looking for an Assembly Quality Controller to join our Fabrication team at our Hume, ACT warehouse. You will be the person who confirms that every assembled module, installed component and pressure test meets approved drawings, specifications and tolerances before the work moves to the next stage of production.

This is a hands-on role on the floor, working closely with assemblers, Pressure Test Leads and supervisors. If you take pride in catching things early and keeping quality standards high, we would like to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Inspect assembled modules and components against drawings and specifications for tolerance, orientation, completeness and finish
• Conduct or witness pressure testing to approved procedures and record results accurately
• Check that test records, identification and traceability documentation are complete before release
• Document defects, leaks, damage and non-conformances clearly, quarantine affected items and support corrective action and re-inspection
• Complete QC paperwork including checklists, inspection reports, pressure test records and NCRs
• Raise issues early with assemblers, Pressure Test Leads and production staff to keep jobs moving
• Report daily quality information to your supervisor
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment, confirm it is fit for use and report faults
• Take part in QA audits and in team, toolbox and quality meetings
• Report unsafe conditions, environmental risks, accidents and near misses under our WHSEQ requirements

What you will bring

• A sharp eye for detail and a consistent approach to your work
• Clear communication with staff, supervisors and managers
• Able to safely access, handle and inspect assemblies
• White Card, Silica Awareness and Asbestos Awareness
• Experience in mechanical assembly, module assembly or pressure testing (desirable)
• Trade qualification or Certificate III in Engineering, Mechanical Trade, Plumbing or equivalent (desirable)