Mechanical Tradesperson

Work Initiatives; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + Super

Fitness Passport Discount – Access to

Employee discounts with affiliates

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Job summary

Thales Australia is seeking skilled machinists to support our munitions manufacturing teams in Benalla and Mulwala. You will fault find, maintain, and repair milling and lathe machinery while interpreting drawings and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will participate in continuous improvement, support apprentice training, and contribute to ISO and HSE programs as part of a defence-focused, high-precision operation.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Trade Qualification and relevant licence.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics systems.
• Previous operation of lathe and milling machines.
• High Risk Work Licences (Forklift and EWP desirable).

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of milling and lathe machinery.
• Repair, overhaul, testing and installation of equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings and machine sketches.
• Manufacture and modify parts as required.
• Support HSE, Quality and ISO compliance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete risk assessments and assist with apprentice training.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options

OUR TEAM

Our Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.

YOUR ROLE

• Fault finding, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of milling and lathe machinery
• Repair, overhaul, testing and installation of equipment
• Interpret technical drawings and machine sketches
• Manufacture and modify parts as required
• Support HSE, Quality and ISO compliance activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete risk assessments and assist with apprentice training

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Australian recognised Trade Qualification and relevant licence
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics systems
• Previous operation of lathe and milling machines
• High Risk Work Licences (Forklift and EWP desirable)
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY

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

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right –no matter your background or personal circumstances –please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.