Development Operator

2 weeks ago

Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia Quickstep Full time
Come and be a part of a winning team that's playing big games on the global stage.

Our rapid business growth continues within the emerging drone industry, supplying composite assemblies to our Australian drone partners. We are launching a new product line in our rapidly growing business within an exciting new industry.

Our team has a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement with an engaged and proud workforce.

Snapshot of the role:

As a manufacturing operator, you will have the hands-on opportunity to learn the entire manufacturing process:

  • Material cutting
  • Layup
  • Oven Cure
  • Manual and robot trim
  • Final assembly

What we are looking for:

  • Initially working on day shift however requirement for availability to work afternoon shift (3pm11pm)
  • Ability to follow detailed manufacturing process and with a methodical and careful approach to their work
  • A composites background or a proven ability with hands on work, demonstrating careful and sometimes delicate dexterity
  • A continuous improvement mindset, with enthusiasm to learn, contribute your ideas and to always "look for a better way"


Whilst favourable consideration will be given to applicants with a composites background, above all else we "
hire for attitude and train for skills".

Quickstep will provide a comprehensive training program to all successful applicants that demonstrate an enthusiasm to learn, can contribute to our team and are prepared to be "all-in" with Quickstep.


Benefits and Perks
***Quickstep offer a market competitive remuneration package, career and professional development opportunities, a flexible working environment including the opportunity to purchase annual leave, and a supportive team where your contribution will be valued. We hope that you will consider joining us as we continue our progress towards becoming a global provider of advanced composite components and manufacturing processes.

Who we are
***Quickstep is an Australian publicly listed company, at the forefront of advanced composites manufacturing and technology development. We are the largest independent aerospace-grade advanced composite manufacturer in Australia, partnering with some of the world's largest Aerospace/Defence organisations in our state of the art manufacturing facility located in Bankstown, supported by our team in Geelong, Vic.


Our business has recently grown to offer MRO capability to the defence and commercial aerospace markets, both in Australia and internationally from our world-class MRO facility at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne.

Our vision is to be a leading global provider of advanced composite solutions. To achieve our vision we need diverse and capable people for management, technical and operational positions.

How to apply
***Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

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