Fitter/Fitter & Turner

Nioa Nominees Pty. Limited; Turner (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in munitions manufacturing is seeking a permanent full-time fitter/fitter & turner to support maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have trade experience, safety certifications, and a hands-on mentality. Responsibilities include maintaining industrial equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge and use of WHSE tools and processes.
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance requests for modern industrial equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and collaborate for solutions.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and lubrication tasks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Safety & Security

Quality

Quantity

Flexibility

Curiosity to Learn

Education

Trade qualification in manufacturing or heavy industry

WHS certifications of Forklift, EWP, Crane, Work at Heights, First Aid

Tools

Manual metal lathe

Manual milling

CNC lathe

MS Office

Job description

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Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM) are now looking to add a permanent full-time fitter/fitter & turner to the team who will support the maintenance supervisor and the maintenance team with mechanical works for ongoing operations.

RNM seek applicants who align with the company’s way of working to create a workplace where we value, respect and look out for each other, where we collectively deliver exceptional service and are continually challenged to grow and be successful. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We aim to build a work team of employees with varying gender, age, race, ethnicity, professional and cultural backgrounds.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out various work requests relating to the reliable operation of modern industrial equipment.
• Utilise the company maintenance management system to record and execute work requests pro-actively.
• Requests may cover a wide variety of tasks including installing new equipment, machining, fitting, changing out wear components, conducting preventative maintenance and small fabrication tasks within applicants' skills and abilities.
• Diagnose equipment faults, collaborate with team members and leaders as required to determine and execute an agreed solution with approval.
• Utilise various workshop equipment including hand and power tools in a safe manner with correct use of PPE.
• Operation of manual metal lathe, manual milling and CNC lathe to manufacture components and quality assurance test pieces to fine tolerances.
• Use of precision measuring equipment to determine accurate dimensions of components.
• Read drawings and technical specifications to determine equipment requirements.
• Conduct work on hydraulic and pneumatic system works including installation and repair.
• Good understanding of various fitting sizes, types and applications.
• Change out or rebuild components with a high level of attention to detail.
• Complete preventative maintenance and lubrication tasks as required by the maintenance schedule.
• May be asked to rotate work, assist and support other work areas at the direction of the leader for the efficient operation of the plant.
• Ensures all work areas, tools and equipment are kept clean and tidy by undertaking housekeeping tasks.
• Open communication for sharing information to fellow team members as required ensuring efforts are aligned to achieving team goals.
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others at work in all WHSE matters with familiar with lock out / tag out systems to ensure equipment is correctly isolated before conducting any work.

RNM recognise that not all applicants may have all of the key accountabilities listed therefore if an applicant finds a gap in the requirements but has a willingness and desire to learn then they are encouraged to apply and outline this in their application.

Qualifications & Certifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Trade experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience applying lean manufacturing principles
• Experience in WHSE tools and processes including but not exhaustive of isolation, hazard identification, risk assessment & high risk work relative to role
• WHS certifications of Forklift, EWP, Crane, Work at Heights, First Aid
• Knowledge & use of MS Office software
• Language – English – verbal and written
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety & Security
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving

Personal Attributes

• High ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings.
• Sense of purpose with a high regard for safety and quality.
• Flexible and adaptable
• A strong hands-on mentality.
• Process driven but flexible to deliver results.
• Self-motivated with a curiosity to lean.

Additional Requirements

• Fit to work in munitions manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work varied starts, shifts or shift-work if required.
• Police/security checks and right to work in Australia
• Join an exciting new venture with a dynamic team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working for successful outcomes
• Be a part of a founding team at a brand-new facility designed and created for technical excellence and future expansion
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility with brand new equipment, offices and amenities
• Flexibility to provide input into the systems and processes for the operations
• Work for a company that values people, exceptional quality and service
• Excellent opportunity in a regional location in South-East Queensland
• Strong links to the global Rheinmetall community across the world and Nioa throughout Australia.

To apply

Please apply through Seek including yourCV and a brief introductory letteroutlining:

• your alignment to working for RNM and our culture;
• your qualifications and experience aligned to our position requirements; and
• your reason for applying for this role

General Requirements

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

• Police/security checks
• Australian citizenship/permanent residency and/or working rights in Australia

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