The Welding Department is a critical function within the broader Production team, playing a key role in supporting our operational goals. Welders operate under the guidance of a dedicated team lead, fostering strong collaboration and technical consistency. As an integral unit, they contribute significantly to production efficiency and output quality. With ongoing growth in production demands, the Welding Department continues to expand in alignment with our strategic scaling efforts.
About the Role
We are looking for Armoured Steel Welders to work on either our day shift (6am - 3pm) and our afternoon shift (3pm - 11pm) where you will be responsible for carrying out the welding and inspection tasks on Boxer vehicles and components in accordance with Rheinmetall’s quality and safety requirements. You will complete the assigned tasks on-time to the LAND 400 Phase 2 Operations plan. They will maintain the work area ensuring compliance to WH&S; and 5S requirements.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent Welders trade qualifications;
- 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;
- Solid 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;
- Be able to travel internationally if need be for training (this will be a once off occasion); and
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Uniforms, tools and training provided;
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
- 20% loading applied to afternoon shifts;
- Subsidised canteen on-site;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
- Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
- We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.