Welder

About the Team

The RDA Welding department is a core part of the Production team. Our Welders report to our Team Lead – Weld Shop and are a tight knit and supportive team. They form part of our greater Production team which is continuing to expand due to our continued increase in workload. This role will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank.

About the Role

RDA are currently expanding our Weld division and will be looking to onboard new Welders to join our team. As a Welder within Rheinmetall Defence Australia, you will be responsible for carrying out the welding and inspection tasks on our Boxer vehicles, components and prototypes in accordance with our quality and safety requirements. 

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent Welders trade qualifications;
• Experience working autonomously building welded steel assemblies in a manufacturing environment;
• Qualified with the use MIG and TIG welding systems including working with HS Steels;
• Strong understanding of complete welding fabrication of major assemblies;
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures of complex structural components and entire vehicles;
• Crane Operation High Risk Work Licence (desirable);
• Be able to travel internationally if need be for training (this will be a once off occasion); and
• The ability to gain and hold an Australia Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship is needed as a minimum).

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• On-site subsidized café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• 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;
• Paid within an EA award with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 15 January 2025