Welder / Boilermaker

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RDA are currently expanding our Weld division and will be looking to onboard new Welders.

As a Welderwith 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. You will also be upskilled in this role to be qualified to work with armoured steel.

As a Welder, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Conduct welding operations to build armoured steel welded assemblies in accordance with the Drawings, Quality Standards and Safety requirements;
• Observe proper guidelines for handling armoured steel, post weld heat treatment and checking of weld seams and dimensional accuracy;
• Perform examinations and tests of welded assembly dimensions in accordance with the requirements and planning as set by the welding engineer or welding quality supervisor;
• Execute welding instructions, welding sequence, work and procedural tests as specified in the production working method;
• Read and interpret technical drawings of welded assemblies to determine specifications, tolerances and required materials to carry out the welding task;
• Comply with the specifications of tests during and after welding for parameters and temperatures, weld seam preparation, root gouging, welding sequence, use and handling of filler metals, visual, dimensional and non-destructive tests; and
• Setup, operate and maintain various welding equipment and tools (eg. Welding torch, grinder, overhead hoist, cutter, measuring tools) in a safe and efficient manner.

About your new team

The RDA Welding department is a core part of the Production team and currently is a team of 7. 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 each month due to our continued increase in workload. This role will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank.

Find Your Why at Rheinmetall

Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent Welders trade qualifications;
• Minimum 3 year's 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 interstate and 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).

What we offer you

• 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.

Our inclusive culture

Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all our employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value - for our clients, our people and our community. If you don't think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we'd still love to hear from you.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via our Work180 profile at work180.com/rheinmetall

To learn more about life at Rheinmetall, please visit: www.rheinmetall.com/career-au

Next steps

Apply now!

Preferred candidates will be required to complete background checks including pre-employment verifications and national police checks.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearance is available at: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

Applications close: 16th of May 2024

Please note that we will not be accepting any recruitment agency applications for this role.

Questions

For further information about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@rheinmetall.com.au and quote REF#AU01371.