Production Trainer & Quality Technician

Complete Wiring Harnesses Pty Ltd | Capalaba, Brisbane QLD

Full-Time | Permanent | 9-Day Fortnight

About Us

Complete Wiring Harnesses is an established Australian-owned manufacturing business operating since 1996.

Based in Capalaba, Brisbane, we manufacture custom wiring harnesses, cable assemblies and related electrical products for customers across a diverse range of industries, including defence, mining, transport, telecommunications and industrial equipment.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Trainer & Quality Technician to join our manufacturing team.

About the Role

This is a varied, practical position focused on developing production employees, improving manufacturing processes and ensuring products are manufactured correctly from the beginning.

Working closely with our QA Manager and production team, you will provide hands-on training, conduct pre-production and in-process quality checks, and coordinate samples, prototypes and first-off builds.

You will play an important role in developing a skilled, flexible production team and promoting a right-first-time approach to manufacturing.

This is a hands-on, production-focused role rather than a traditional quality administration or final inspection position.

Key Responsibilities

Production Training and Development

- Provide practical training in wiring harness and cable assembly processes.

- Develop and maintain employee skills matrices, training records and competency assessments.

- Identify skills gaps and help employees develop new capabilities.

- Demonstrate correct assembly techniques, tool usage and workmanship standards.

- Support the induction and training of new production employees.

- Assess employee competency and promote consistent manufacturing practices.

Pre-Production and In-Process Quality

- Conduct pre-production checks to verify drawings, materials, tooling and manufacturing instructions are correct and available.

- Ensure employees understand manufacturing requirements and critical workmanship standards before commencing work.

- Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections to identify potential quality issues early.





- Monitor assembly techniques and provide immediate guidance or corrective training.

- Identify and assist with resolving workmanship issues and recurring manufacturing defects.

- Work closely with the QA Manager to maintain consistent manufacturing quality.

- Assist with final inspections when required.

Samples, Prototypes and First-Off Builds

- Coordinate the manufacture of customer samples, prototypes and first-off assemblies.

- Work with production management to allocate appropriately skilled employees to new or technically demanding builds.

- Review drawings, specifications, BOMs and assembly requirements before commencing new work.

- Provide hands-on technical guidance during initial builds.

- Identify manufacturing challenges, potential quality risks and opportunities for improvement.

- Coordinate necessary inspection and testing activities.

- Capture lessons learned and transfer manufacturing knowledge into repeat production.

Work Instructions and Continuous Improvement

- Develop and update transparent, practical manufacturing work instructions and visual assembly guides.

- Assist with improving manufacturing processes, tooling and production methods.

- Identify opportunities to reduce rework, scrap and manufacturing errors.

- Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.

Quality Management System Support

- Assist the QA Manager with relevant ISO 9001 quality management activities.

- Support nonconformance reporting, corrective actions and quality documentation.

- Assist with internal and external audits when required.

- Maintain relevant production training and inspection records.

About You

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys practical work, has a strong attention to detail and genuinely enjoys helping others develop their skills.

Ideally, you will have:





- Strong practical experience in electrical, electronics, wiring harness, cable assembly or similar precision manufacturing.

- Experience training, mentoring or providing technical guidance to production employees.

- Good understanding of manufacturing quality control and inspection processes.

- The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and work instructions.

- Confidence using hand tools, assembly equipment and production machinery.

- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

- A practical approach to improving manufacturing processes and workmanship.

- The ability to work collaboratively with production employees and management.

Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards, ISO 9001 quality systems, competency assessments or manufacturing work instruction development would be highly regarded.

Formal training or quality qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong practical manufacturing experience who enjoy passing their knowledge on to others.

What We Offer

- 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off.

- Permanent, full-time employment.

- Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.

- An established Australian manufacturing business.

- A varied role combining technical, training and quality responsibilities.

- A supportive and practical manufacturing environment.

- Opportunities for career development and further industry training.

- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to manufacturing quality and employee development.

Work Rights and Eligibility

Applicants must have current Australian working rights suitable for full-time employment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

If you have a strong manufacturing background, enjoy developing the skills of others and take pride in producing quality products, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant manufacturing experience, particularly any involvement in employee training, technical assembly, quality inspection or manufacturing process improvement.

📌 Production Trainer & Quality Technician (Capalaba)
🏢 Complete Wiring Harnesses
📍 Capalaba