Trades Assistant

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Rheinmetall Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

What We Are Looking For
About the Team
As part of the Electronic Solutions Team at Rheinmetall Defence, The Trade Assistant (Electronic), reports through to our Mission Equipment Production Technical Supervisor. The Electronics Solutions team is part of the global integrated team who work closely together to manage the program execution of the LAND 400 Phase 2 Contract with the Commonwealth of Australia, and assist with the capture of export markets in the Asia Pacific region. The Electronics Solutions team will expand as RDA continues to grow. This role is based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Ipswich.

About The Role
The Trades Assistant (Electronics) is responsible for assisting the Production Technicians with day to day generic workshop tasking, documentation and production (as assessed competent for) within the Electronics Solution department.

The general and generic duties of the Trades Assistant (Electronics) include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist Production Technicians in production, testing and inspection of electrical/electronic mission equipment assemblies and automated test systems, as requested/authorized;
  • Provide technical assistance to the technical team and management in generic day to day taskings related to workshop upkeep, production process and documentation;
  • Assist Production Technicians in handling of routine customer issues;
  • Assist Production Technicians with data entry into SAP; and
  • Assist with monitoring and scheduling internal and external calibration/third party orders/services;
  • Fulfil other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined with your team lead and manager as required.

What Qualifications You Should Have
What are we looking for?
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of
Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)
. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Ability to learn and interpret technical data;
  • Good time-management skills;
  • Ability to work on technical tasks under supervision;
  • Ability to work unsupervised on generic office tasking;
  • Sound general electronic technical knowledge;
  • Proficiency of basic computer programs including MS Office;
  • Ability to travel internationally when required;
  • Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

What We Offer You

  • Uniforms, tools and training provided;
  • Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
  • Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
  • Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
  • We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Applications will close on 27 August 2025

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