Fitter Armourer / Marine Fitter

Ventia Pty Ltd

The Role:
Ventia are currently looking to engage an experienced Fitter Armourer / Marine Fitter to support our team working on the Defence maintenance contract. This position will see you undertakes weapons maintenance on specialist Defence equipment. This includes installation, inspection, repair, modification and reconditioning of military armaments, watercraft and small engines, and performs general engineering tasks.

This is a full-time permanent role, working Monday – Friday, 07:00am to 03:45pm with a 12:00pm finish on Fridays (38hours per week) and will see you based at Palmer Barracks in South Guildford.

To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a police check.

Benefits:

• DMC Economic Retention Allowance: $926.10 per fortnight
• Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia
• Supportive management and positive team environment
• Great opportunity to join a well-established company with a national footprint
• A secure long-term position with opportunities for growth, development and training

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct maintenance including servicing, inspection and repair to defence weapons and weapon systems
• Service, inspect and repair small engines and ancillary equipment, including working on marine assets including Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, outboard motors and support systems
• Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts
• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to determine job, material and equipment requirements
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or subassemblies

Requirements:

• Trade Certificate III in Fitter & Turning
• Current WA Driver’s License
• Experience with mental working machinery, welding and fabrication processes
• Army Logistics Training Centre Basic Fitter Armament course – Highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience working with Class 2B vessels and marine equipment – Highly desirable

The Company
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

How to Apply
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For internal applicants, it is an expectation that you will inform your manager of an application if you have been in your current position for less than 12 months; please seek their permission prior to applying.

If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via: *********@skoutsolutions.com

Position Reference Number: 156262