Fabricator / Welder (Sheet metal)
Opportunity to join a growing organisation in Adelaide (South) for a Defence project
Your new company
Our client emphasises industry revolution, from conception to delivery, showcasing their bold and tenacious approach to solving complex problems with lean, solutions-focused strategies. Redefining UAS, defining possible.
Embarking on a landmark project that showcases sovereign excellence in design and manufacturing, we want you to join them on this journey.
Your new role
We invite you to bring your ideas, take calculated risks, drive innovation, solve problems, seek and provide feedback, and be hands-on. Together, we will redefine what is possible.
Working with this established client, you have a unique opportunity to directly contribute to Australian Sovereign capability, coming in at the start, to see through this landmark project to completion. You will be with the foundation team, where everyday will not be the same, and you will get to work on being part of something truly ground-breaking.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Interpret and fabricate components from detailed technical drawings, work orders and job cards
- Operate tools such as shears, breaks, rollers, riveters and hand forming tools to shape and assemble metal parts
- Work with aluminium, stainless steel and other alloys to tight tolerances typical of aircraft or high-precision industries
- Drilling, deburring, edge preparation and precision timing
- Perform MIG/ TIG welding and tacking of sheet metal assemblies
- Technical Interpretation
- Quality and Safety compliance
What you'll need to succeed
We seek individuals who thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are alike, who challenge the status quo, and who collaborate effectively to meet their client’s needs.
Demonstrated experience within a defence project environment and uncrewed aircraft systems will be highly regarded.
- Trade qualification in fabrication, welding or related fields
- Welding certifications are highly regarded.
- Previous experience as a sheet metal fabricator or welder in manufacturing, fabrication or aerospace
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Experience working on aircraft structures, tooling or high precision fabrication
- Experience in a shop floor environment
N.B. You will be required to work in the office 5 days a week due to the nature of the project.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience. However, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. https://www.agsva.gov.au/
What you'll get in return
You will get to work for an organisation that empower their staff to make decisions, whilst creating an environment where innovation is encouraged, with everyone working together to achieve the same goal.
Operating hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and they are based in Adelaide South with a second location opening shortly; Parking is available on both sites.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For further information please email: kelly.hopkins@hays.com.au or holly.powell@hays.com.au.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Summary
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Industry
- Engineering
- Location
- SA - Adelaide
- Specialism
- Defence
- Ref:
- 2939653
Talk to a consultant
Talk to Holly Powell, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square
Telephone: 0290496980
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