Turret Assembly – Fitter/ Mechanic

at  Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Turret Assembly – Fitter/ Mechanic is responsible for the successful assembly of Turret systems in L400 Phase 2 Boxer vehicle and similar assemblies. The fitter/mechanic will ensure to complete the preassembly, assembly and inspection tasks in accordance with RDA manufacturing instructions, quality standards, and WH&S requirements.

The general and generic duties of the Turret Assembly- Fitter Mechanic include, but are not limited to:

• Completing the Inspection and pre-assembly checks of Weapons Assembly and associated components prior to Integration;
• Complete Pre and Post shipment technical inspections of Weapons Assembly and associated components; assist with generating warranty/technical reports for stakeholders;
• Completing Weapon assembly and Acceptance Test Protocols IAW OEM requirements;
• Turret pre-assembly including but limited to Cradle, Barrel support, weapon housing and COAX soft mount;
• Turret assembly line;
• Technical drawing interpretation;
• Conduct Technical Inspection, Pre and Post fire servicing’s;
• Complete Weapon system technical reports and assist Quality department investigations and reporting as required;
• Maintain the safe and efficient storage of required parts, tools and equipment in the workshop areas;
• Support the materials team to complete the movement, delivery, and inspection of parts and consumables;
• Complete work as required from time to time at other facilities including at the sites of RDA customers and suppliers;
• Conduct self and work in accordance with company and site specific WH&S requirements; 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:

• Minimum trade qualified fitter and turner (Cert III Engineering - Mechanical or equivalent);
• Armourer experience and/or qualifications;
• The ability to provide technical leadership to a multi-trade team integrating functions including mechanical and electrical assembly, commissioning and testing;
• Availability to travel overseas for required systems training and support of build events in Germany for minimum 3 months consecutive period;
• The ability to gain security clearance commensurate to Australian Defence Force base access;
• Willingness to participate and contribute as part of a team; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required)