Fiber Composite Rope Technician

Jeyco Australia; City Of Bayswater; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeyco Australia is seeking a Fibre Composite Technician to join our Bayswater warehouse team in WA. This full-time role involves splicing and assembling fibre composite rigging and mooring equipment, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring products meet specifications.

The position may require site work to inspect and repair equipment and to support projects for clients. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience, the ability to operate hand tools and sewing

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Physically demanding environment experience.
• Ability to read engineered drawings and technical information.
• Experience with fibre composite products advantageous.
• Knowledge of JSA and safe work method statements.

Responsibilities

• Splice and assemble fibre composite rigging equipment per drawings.
• Interpret technical information to define work scope.
• Interpret engineered drawings of ropes, mooring, rigging and anchoring products.
• Measure, cut, and assemble in accordance with drawings and standards.
• Assemble anchors, buoyancy and rope assemblies per drawings.
• Prepare and witness testing of engineered products to standards.
• Assist with product development through testing and R&D.
• Ensure products meet specifications and identify non-conformances.
• Promote a safe and professional workplace.
• Packing orders and organising transport inbound/outbound
• Prepare documentation packs (certifications, tags, checklists, dockets).
• Provide expert advice on fibre composite products including inspections.
• Travel to site for repairs, inspections, and surveys as required.

Skills

Splicing rigging

Interpret drawings

Measuring & cutting

Assembling equipment

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Operate hand tools

Operate winches

Freight & logistics

Customer advice

Education

Basic Rigging and Dogging

TLID1007C Forklift

HLTAID003 First Aid

WA Driver's Licence

Job description

JOB TITLE: Fibre Composite Technician

JOB TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Jeyco Warehouse at 5/7 Katanning St, Bayswater, WA 6053

(Some onsite location with clients may be required)

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Senior Fiber CompositeRope & Splicing Technician

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Splicing and assembling Jeyco's range of fibre composite rigging/mooring equipment
• Interpret technical information to determine work scope.
• Interpret engineered drawings of Fiber Composite ropes, Mooring, Rigging and Anchoring products.
• Measure cut and assembly of fibre composite rigging in accordance with engineered drawings and in line with relevant standards.
• Assemble anchors, buoyancy, and rope assemblies in accordance with engineered drawings.
• Prepare and witness testing of engineered products to relevant standards or guidelines.
• Assist with development of products through testing and R&D
• Ensure products meet specifications and identify any potential non-conformance.
• Promote a safe and professional workplace.
• Packing orders & organising transport inbound and outbound
• Prepare documents packs for all products supplied such as certifications, tags, checklists, and delivery dockets.
• Always adhere to company QMS providing feedback on areas for potential company improvement or efficiencies
• Provide expert advice on Jeyco's range of fibre composite products including inspections and routine maintenance
• Advise staff of potential stock requirements or shortfalls as they are identified
• Operating warehouse winches, power tools and commercial sewing machine
• Travel to site to conduct product repairs, inspections and site/vessel survey is required at the discretion of the General Manager

Qualifications (preferred but not essential):

• Basic Rigging and Dogging
• TLID1007C Operate a Forklift
• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
• Current WA Driver's License

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Work in a physically demanding environment
• Interpret engineered drawings and technical information.
• Understand and witness testing and qualification of fibre composite products.
• Operate hand and power tools, sewing machines and capstan winches.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good sound decisions based on the information given.
• Execute freight, packaging, and efficient logistics techniques.
• Provide professional advice to customers on the care and use of Jeyco fibre composite products.
• Proficient at splicing 3 strand, 8 strand, 12 strand and braided fibre rope products.
• Basic theory related to synthetic fibre composite rope splicing, cordage, and marine rigging equipment advantageous.
• Rope and rigging terminology
• Calculating raw material requirements and interpreting manufacturing job cards
• Apply manufacturing formulas to work out material quantities.
• Understand Job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements
• Understanding basic materials storage, handling and environmentally friendly waste management
• Understand workplace and equipment safety requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized under pressure

PERFORMANCE GOALS:

• Work safely and follow company procedures
• Manage workload to meet or exceed customer deadlines
• Wear the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Maintain equipment logbooks and servicing requirements
• Ensure a clean and tidy workplace is maintained
• Work un-supervised and autonomously
• Travel to site to conduct rope/rigging work