Role: The role involves working under the anodising supervisor and developing the skills to become a qualified operator on the Summers Finishing anodising line. You will learn how to handle and hold parts, execute anodising instructions, identify defective parts, and work within a strict quality management system. This is an opportunity to start your career in precision surface finishing for the defense and aerospace industry

Responsibilities:

Operating the hard anodising line including part unboxing, part racking, line operation, part cleaning and boxing.

Conforming to the SUMMERS quality manual with in-process inspections and non-compliance identification, reporting and reworking.

Conforming to all site WHS procedures including secure chemical handling, PPE requirements, and hazard reporting.

Masking and jigging parts per work instructions, including plug, vinyl tape and liquid masking of critical features and threads.

Preparing and maintaining anodising racks, jigs and fixtures.

Performing coating thickness measurements and visual inspections.

Monitoring and recording bath parameters (temperature,



current, time) as directed by the supervisor.

Assisting with tank maintenance, chemical additions and housekeeping under supervision.

Accurate completion of production records, job travelers and inspection documentation to SUMMERS traceability requirements.

Requirements:

No prior experience required all training provided on the line.

Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.

Attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Comfortable with hands-on physical work including repetitive lifting of racked parts.

Able to obtain and maintain eligibility for work on defense-related projects (Australian citizenship or permanent residency may be required for some contracts).

Trade background, TAFE studies, or experience in manufacturing, anodising or other surface finishing or chemical facilities.

Forklift license or willingness to obtain one.

Basic computer skills for production record entry.

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📌 Trainee Anodising Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Summers Engineering
📍 New South Wales