Fitter Armourer

About the Team

Our Fitter Armourer shop work collaboratively within a tight knit team to produce high quality products. Using our weapon proofing in a 100m indoor range, our team work at a high temp environment. Join our team today and thrive in your role.

About the Role

The Fitter Armourer- Weapons Assembly - Turret is responsible for the successful Integration of Turret systems in L400 Phase 2 Boxer vehicle and similar assemblies. The technician will ensure to complete the Integration, Commissioning, and Test tasks in accordance with RDA manufacturing instructions, quality standards, and WH&S requirements.

The general and generic duties of the Fitter Armourer- Weapons Assembly - Turret include, but are not limited to:

• Completing the Inspection and pre-assembly checks of Weapons Assembly and associated components prior to Integration;
• Complete Pre and Post shipment technical inspections of Weapons Assembly and associated components; assist with generating warranty/technical reports for European stakeholders;
• Completing Weapon assembly and Acceptance Test Protocols IAW OEM requirements;
• Completing production documentation and test protocols related to the Weapons Integration, start-up, and commissioning process;
• Investigating and resolving any test failure issues that may occur during Weapon Proofing, Test, Commissioning, and FAT processes;
• Complete Weapon system technical reports and assist Quality department investigations and reporting as required;
• Maintain the safe and efficient storage of required parts, tools and equipment in the workshop areas. Support the materials team to complete the movement, delivery, and inspection of parts and consumables;
• Supporting the L400 service department with subject matter expertise in regards to Weapons and Turret maintenance and repair;
• Hold defence equivalent Range Safety officers qualifications for medium calibre;
• Complete work as required from time to time at other facilities including at the sites of RDA customers and suppliers;
• Conduct self and work in accordance with company and site specific WH&S requirements; and
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined with your manager from time to time.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Minimum trade qualified fitter and turner (Cert III Engineering - Mechanical or equivalent);
• Experience and qualifications in the handling of explosive ordnance;
• Armourer experience and/or qualifications;
•  The ability to provide technical leadership to a multi-trade team integrating functions including mechanical and electrical assembly, commissioning and testing;
• Availability to travel overseas for required systems training and support of build events in Germany for minimum 3 months consecutive period;
• The ability to gain security clearance commensurate to Australian Defence Force base access;
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings, manuals, and technical documents; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 26^th October 2024