Plastic/rubber Fabricator

975170
- Garden Island
- Henderson
- Tradesperson - Other
- Full time
- Closing on: Feb 17 2025

An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - recently named as the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

We have immediate opportunities for skilled people to undertake world-leading training in the United States (U.S), setting you up for a secure career back home in the nuclear-powered submarine program - Australia's largest-ever industrial endeavour.

You will have access to cutting edge training in Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) for 24 - 30 months, with some roles completing placements at other locations throughout the USA during the full course of the assignment.

Find your deeper purpose working with submarines at ASC.

**Role & Responsibilities**

Upon completion of the training, our Plastics & Rubber Technicians are responsible for design, fabrication, planning, manufacturing, installation and modifications of rubber and plastic components. This work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.

Opportunities are available immediately and individuals wishing to express interest in a position should be available and interested in being repatriated in the near term.

At the completion of your deployment, you will **return to Western Australia** to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines, this will be non-negotiable so please consider this when applying.

**Please note this is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment**.

**Eligibility Criteria**

The successful person must possess:

- Minimum Cert III Trade Qualification
- 1-5 years (Max. 5 years) experience in a similar role.
- Comfortable with working in restricted areas.
- Proven ability to be flexible and an eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
- Australian Citizenship
- An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance.

**What are the benefits?**

We’re here to support you prior to departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:

- Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States for the next 24-30 months (locations include Pearl Harbor or Virginia)
- Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and cutting-edge nuclear technology.
- Undertake world-leading training in nuclear technology.
- Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance)
- Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program.
- Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits.

**Next Steps**

Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted as soon as possible for a brief, initial phone call to discuss further information on the opportunity and to discuss eligibility. From there, you may be invited to interview.