About the Chance: Join a specialised, close-knit team in Rydalmere manufacturing underwater ship systems for the defence sector. This hands-on role offers competitive pay at $41.41/hr + super, early 2:00 PM finishes and ongoing career stability in a high-tech industry.
First-Rate Pay: Earn $41.41/hr + super with penalty rates and paid overtime opportunities to boost your earnings.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy standard day shifts from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, leaving your afternoons completely free.
Industry Stability: Gain valuable ongoing experience within the essential and growing defence manufacturing sector.
Outstanding Culture: Work alongside a supportive, collaborative and highly skilled workshop team daily.

Duties:
Material Preparation: Accurately weigh raw materials, blend/mix compounds and dilute substances according to strict formulas.
Equipment Operation: Run machinery via programmed control panels, manage press controls and load materials into ball mills.
Oven Operation: Safely load and unload production trays containing raw materials into industrial heating ovens.
Manual Handling: Lift, hold,



tip and transfer processing trays weighing up to 15kg around the workshop.
Documentation: Maintain clear, precise batch records and logs throughout each manufacturing stage to ensure quality.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to strict safety guidelines and handle industrial chemical substances in line with workplace protocols.

Skills & Experience:
A relevant mechanical trade certificate or solid background in a workshop or production environment.
Proven experience in operating machinery, chemical handling, and raw material processing.
Ability to follow batch records accurately, manage time well, and perform manual lifting safely.
A proactive, safety-first mindset with robust attention to detail.
Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Physical Assessment, including lifting up to 15kg.

Eligibility & Clearances: Please Note: Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency and be eligible to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance and Defence Security Clearance.
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📌 Material & Chemical Technician Sydney
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