Adhesive Bonding Operator

at  Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Adhesive Bonding Operator is responsible for assisting with the assembly and finishing of composite armour panel modules and assisting with the preparation of materials and components prior to assembly.

As an Adhesive Bonding Operator, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Assembling and finishing composite armour modules in accordance with technical specifications;
• Assembling jigs and assembly fixtures for component manufacture;
• Preparing metal components for adhesive bonding processes;
• Assisting with loading and operation of hydraulic curing press;
• Assisting with operation of a fabric cutting bench for the preparation of Kevlar™ and fiberglass material;
• Operating vacuum table with heating function;
• Assisting the Waterjet operators with processing components;
• Material handling using an overhead crane and pallet handling equipment;
• Assisting Quality Assurance inspectors with documentation and recording of all processes; and
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined with your manager from time to time.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Previous experience working with adhesive bonding or composites;
• Experience working with vacuum sealing equipment or performing adhesive repairs under vacuum;
• The willingness to be trained on cutting equipment and cross-trained on other Armour Shop equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a production environment;
• Ability to follow instructions and work autonomously; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required)