Production Tradesperson - Mechanical

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Production Tradesperson - Mechanical. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Fixed term - 6 months with potential extension
• Production focused role
• Potential wot work across shifts 24/5 pattern

• Dual role production and maintenance
• Benalla site location
• Fixed term opportunities

Why Work For Thales?

At Thales, we’re committed to caring about the whole of you. Creating an environment of trust and empowerment where your contribution is valued, where your well-being counts and you can manage the right work-life balance for you. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. We’re always open to discussing your individual needs, just let us know what works for you.

That commitment extends through our generous benefits package: that’s why Thales were the first Engineering company in Australia to pay the superannuation guarantee on unpaid primary carer’s leave. Whether you want to work for 4 years and get paid to take the 5th year off, or you just need help finding a childcare place, you’ll have our support every step of the way.

Developing Your Career

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

About Thales

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we clarify complicated problems by combining our experience in market with our leading research and development capabilities.

Our Opportunity

As part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest supplier of explosive ordnance to the Australian Defence Force, with a successful track record delivering ammunition, propellants, explosives and related services. Manufacturing is based at two main regional sites – Benalla in Victoria and Mulwala in New South Wales. Our Benalla site produces ammunition, explosive ordnance and other munitions, while the Mulwala site focuses on high quality propellants and explosives.

We are seeking applications for Production Tradespeople to join the Benalla team on a casual basis. You will be required to safely and efficiently perform direct production and maintenance tasks to meet the production plan. This will require you to monitor processes performed, maintaining personal safety and quality of output.

Responsibilities

• Operation of a range of machinery, equipment and basic hand tools
• Completing risk assessments and hazard identification
• In process inspection of production work involving the use of gauges and visual standards
• Fault finding, preventative maintenance and installation of equipment
• Maintaining quality control and inventory records where required
• Workplace housekeeping and cleaning
• Documenting maintenance activities

About You

• Mechanical trade qualification (Cert III or trade fitter or fabricator)
• Maintenance experience in a similar manufacturing or production environment
• Proven fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to read and follow work instructions.
• You must be able to work rotating shifts as required (day, afternoon and night) and be able to stand for long periods of time.

Special Requirements

Police and medical checks will be required for this role

To Apply

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