Production Technician

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KONGSBERG Australia is looking for skilled Production Technicians to join our growing team at the KONGSBERG Missile Factory in Williamtown. As a Production Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in the assembly, inspection, testing and maintenance of complex electro-mechanical systems and components.

This is more than a manufacturing role. You'll be part of a highly skilled team supporting the production of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM), advanced defence systems

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills, Manufacturing, Engineering or an equivalent trade qualification, or relevant experience in manufacturing, maintenance or production.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, automotive, mining, rail or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience assembling and maintaining complex mechanical and electronic systems.
• The ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, specifications and work instructions.
• Practical experience using hand tools, precision measurement equipment, torque tooling and production test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail to quality workmanship, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, inspecting, testing and maintaining electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies in accordance with procedures, drawings and technical documentation.
• Supporting missile assembly, testing, inspection and final acceptance activities.
• Performing functional tests and verification activities to ensure products meet stringent technical and quality requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Using hand tools, precision measuring equipment, torque tooling and production test equipment.
• Identifying, reporting and assisting in the resolution of non-conformances, defects and manufacturing issues in accordance with quality management processes.
• Maintaining accurate production documentation and records to ensure quality, traceability and compliance.
• Safely handling, moving and storing sensitive materials, hazardous substances and explosive ordnance in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintaining production equipment, tooling and work areas to a high standard.
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Engineering and Quality teams to achieve safe and efficient production outcomes.
• Contributing to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, structured problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting FOD, ESD, EO and HSE compliance and helping foster a positive safety and quality culture.
• Sharing your knowledge through training and mentoring team members where required.

Skills

Aeroskills experience

Defence industry experience

Reads engineering drawings

Hand tools & metrology

Attention to quality

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills

Trade qualification (equivalent)

Tools

Torque tooling

Precision measuring equipment

Production test equipment

Job description

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace - Newcastle NSW

At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to beingDetermined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable - values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONGSBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningfully, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.

Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia's defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have global impact.

What makes KMF unique:

• Australia's first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to beingDetermined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable - values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONGSBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningfully, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.

Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia's defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have global impact.

What makes KMF unique:

• Australia's first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

About the role:

KONGSBERG Australia is looking for skilled and motivated Production Technicians to join our growing team at the KONGSBERG Missile Factory in Williamtown. As a Production Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in the assembly, inspection, testing and maintenance of complex electro-mechanical systems and components. This is more than a manufacturing role. You'll be part of a highly skilled team supporting the production of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM), advanced defence systems that contribute to global defence.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Assembling, inspecting, testing and maintaining electro-mechanical components and sub-assemblies in accordance with procedures, drawings and technical documentation.
• Supporting missile assembly, testing, inspection and final acceptance activities.
• Performing functional tests and verification activities to ensure products meet stringent technical and quality requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions and technical manuals.
• Using hand tools, precision measuring equipment, torque tooling, fixtures and production test equipment.
• Identifying, reporting and assisting in the resolution of non-conformances, defects and manufacturing issues in accordance with quality management processes.
• Maintaining accurate production documentation and records to ensure quality, traceability and compliance.
• Safely handling, moving and storing sensitive materials, hazardous substances and explosive ordnance in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintaining production equipment, tooling and work areas to a high standard.
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Engineering and Quality teams to achieve safe and efficient production outcomes.
• Contributing to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, structured problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting FOD, ESD, EO and HSE compliance and helping foster a positive safety and quality culture.
• Sharing your knowledge through training and mentoring team members where required.

What you'll Bring:

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills, Manufacturing, Engineering or an equivalent trade qualification, or relevant experience in manufacturing, maintenance or production.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, automotive, mining, rail or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience assembling and maintaining complex mechanical and electronic systems.
• The ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, specifications and work instructions.
• Practical experience using hand tools, precision measurement equipment, torque tooling and production test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship, safety and compliance.

Desirable

• Current NV1 security clearance.
• Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent).
• Explosive Ordnance training or experience.
• Cert III Surface Finishing or equivalent.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 training.
• Experience working with explosive ordnance, hazardous materials or defence related products.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and 5S principles.
• Experience applying protective paint coatings, particularly LO and RAM coatings.
• Experience with rigging, lifting, docking and the safe movement of high-value mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies.

Flexible start dates | November 2026 - January 2027

Our goal is to have the full team onboard by January 2027, however, we may accommodate earlier start dates as required. Don't have an NV1 security clearance yet? That's okay, we still encourage you to apply. Clearance requirements and onboarding timeframes will be discussed during the recruitment process.

International Training in Norway

As part of the role, successful candidates will be required to travel to Norway for mandatory specialised training. This is a unique opportunity to train alongside KONGSBERG's international teams and gain first-hand experience with our global manufacturing processes and standards.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms