Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions Pty Ltd (RNM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall Waffe Munitions and NIOA Pty Ltd operate a state of the art forging and manufacturing facility in Maryborough QLD that produces artillery shell cases and other munitions-related products for supply to defence.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM) is seeking an Electrician who brings strong technical skills, a positive attitude and pride in their work to join our permanent full-time Maintenance team. We recognise the value that experienced tradespeople bring and can offer a competitive remuneration package for the right person. If you're dependable, confidently skilled, safety-focused, solutions-driven and looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected industry leader in modern working conditions, we'd love to hear from you.

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions seek applicants who align with the company’s way of working to create a workplace where we value, respect and look out for each other, where we collectively deliver exceptional service and are continually challenged to grow and be successful. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive work setting. We aim to build a work team of employees with varying gender, age, race, ethnicity, professional and cultural backgrounds.

Key Accountabilities

- Utilise the company maintenance management system to determine, complete and record tasks and activities pro-actively supporting the maintenance team to maintain the work system.

- Plan and install new or replacement power supply cable, conduit, cable tray, support frames to equipment and buildings including but not limited to robotics, CNC machines, control cabinets, motors, generators, lighting and general power outlet fixtures in accordance with specifications and electrical codes.

- Robot operation and programming knowledge and CNC equipment knowledge to execute associated works or the ability and desire to undertake on the job training with the view to meeting this accountability.





- Calculate correct cable sizes for power supplies to equipment and installing all electrical hardware required.

- Undertake trouble-shooting to diagnose malfunctioning equipment and electrical components including but not limited to breakers, relays, switches, control cards, motors, position sensing devices, transmitters, transformers, lighting fixtures, cabling and electric motors.

- Conduct test and tagging of electrical equipment with testing instruments.

- Positively isolate and de-energise power supplies in switch boards and rooms to ensure other employees can safely work on the equipment.

- Collaborates with fellow team members, team leaders and supervisors if required to diagnose and determine corrective action.

- Open and pro-active communication for sharing of information to fellow team members as required/start/completion and handover of shifts.

- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

- Reads and understands wiring and instrumentation diagrams.

- Measures, cuts, bends, assembles and installs electrical conduit to pulls cable through for a neat install.

- Co-ordinate electrical contractors to perform statutory inspections, OEM maintenance or projects as required.

- All work is completed in accordance with company processes and government legislation.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

- Electrical trade qualification

- Current Qld electrical working licence

- Intermediate trade experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial





- Working knowledge of electrical legislation and codes

- PLC programming and automation an advantage

- Experience working under a maintenance management system for planning and scheduling maintenance tasks.

Skills & Competencies

- Safety

- Teamwork

- Problem Solving

- Dependability

- Adaptability

Personal Attributes

- High ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings.

- A strong hands-on mentality.

- Process driven but flexible to deliver results.

- Self motivated with a high regard for safety and quality.

Additional Requirements

- Fit to work in munitions manufacturing environment.

- Ability to work varied starts, shifts or shift-work if required.

- Police/security checks and right to work in Australia

Benefits

- Join an exciting new venture with a dynamic team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working for successful outcomes

- Be a part of a founding team at a brand-new facility designed and created for technical excellence and future expansion

- Work in a state-of-the-art facility with brand new equipment, offices and amenities

- Flexibility to provide input into the systems and processes for the operations

- Work for a company that values people, exceptional quality and service

- Excellent opportunity in a regional location in South-East Queensland

- Strong links to the global Rheinmetall community across the world and Nioa throughout Australia

To apply

Please apply through Seek including your CV and a brief introductory letter outlining:

- your alignment to working for RNM and our culture;

- your qualifications and experience aligned to our position requirements; and
- your reason for applying for this role

General Requirements

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

- Police/security checks

- Australian citizenship/permanent residency and/or working rights in Australia

📌 Electrician (Maryborough West)
🏢 Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions
📍 Maryborough West