Junior Composites Technician - Production

SYPAQ Systems

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development
Loyalty leave
ADF reserve leave
Flexible hours
Referral bonuses
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Job summary

SYPAQ Systems in Port Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Junior Composites Technician to support the CORVO UAS manufacturing within the ATG. You will contribute to engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, tests and maintenance, drawing on composites and manufacturing skills.

Join a 100% Australian, family-owned company delivering sovereign UAS solutions and enjoy Flexible work arrangements, professional development, and loyalty leave as part of staff benefits.

Qualifications

  • Australian citizen with NV1 Defence security clearance.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Experience with composites manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacture composite components for SYPAQ’s Corvo UAS.
  • Ensure prototype builds, production, repairs and tests follow instructions.
  • Prepare tools, jigs, equipment and set up for work.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and production systems under supervision.

Skills

Security clearance NV1
Strong verbal & written skills
Attention to detail
MS Office proficient

Education

Trade qualifications relevant to composites manufacturing

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

SYPAQ is an industry leader specialising in Australia’s only truly sovereign UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) CORVO, with 30 years of experience in the Australian Defence and aerospace industry. Our pedigree in the domain of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance means that our family of CORVO UAS are backed by the very best advice, engineering services and support, testing and training.

SYPAQ are seeking a Junior Composites Technician to join our Advanced Technology Group (ATG) to assist in the manufacture of our CORVO family of UAS. Working within our Advanced Manufacturing facility based in our Headquarters in Port Melbourne, Victoria. This position will see you draw on your composites and manufacturing skill sets to support the engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, test and maintenance of the CORVO UAS family.

Further information regarding the CORVO range of advanced aerial systems is available on our website. https://corvouas.com.au/

About the Role

Working with the engineering team, your tasks and duties will include but not limited to;

  • Manufacture composite components for SYPAQ’s Corvo family of UAS.
  • Ensure all required prototype build, production manufacturing, repair and tests are carried out in accordance with the relevant instructions/specifications.
  • Ensure that the necessary tools, jigs, production and test equipment are available and set to work for the work being performed.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and production systems under the guidance from the senior technicians.
Your Qualifications / Experience
  • Essential:
    • Australian Citizen with the ability to hold a NV1 Defence security clearance.
    • Strong verbal and written skills
    • Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite
    • Excellent attention to detail
  • Desirable:
    • Previous experience in composites manufacturing
    • Trade qualifications relevant to composites manufacturing
About SYPAQ

SYPAQ is experienced in the design and management of secure networks, and in the development and management of information and cyber security governance architecture in a Federal Government and Defence context to the highest security classification levels. SYPAQ has broad experience in the Certification and Accreditation of systems in Federal Government and guiding the maturity of governance frameworks in support of cyber worthiness directives in this environment.

SYPAQ’s Culture

We take pride in being a 100% Australian family owned business delivering world leading solutions to our clients locally and internationally. Our culture and values are important to us, hence we encourage people with the same vision to discuss how we can jointly achieve your personal and professional goals as part of our team.

We strongly believe in our VALUES, they underpin everything we do:

  • See something. Do something!
  • Achieve more together - share success.
  • Be Courageous - be innovative! See the opportunity, manage the risk.
  • Strive for excellence - master your craft.
  • We are family - we value honesty, respect, and compassion.
Staff Benefits
  • Generous professional development and study options
  • Loyalty leave scheme
  • ADF reserve leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Referral bonuses
  • Salary sacrifice and novated leasing

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