Apprentice

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defence company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the Australia Armed Forces, along with those of the U.S. and its Allies, to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Job Description

The Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic - Brisbane is responsible for developing the skills required to provide a high level of workmanship in the servicing, inspection, repair and maintenance of Commonwealth owned vehicle platforms and for ensuring that workload demand is completed within the designated time frame and to the workshop manuals, quality, safety and environmental standards.

The Apprentice Vehicle Mechanic is also responsible for the attendance, execution and completion of training required to attain a Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

General Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance and technical activities under direct supervision of a qualified GDLS-A Vehicle Mechanic, Leading Hand or Team Leader.
• Conduct work in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Service, inspection and maintenance in accordance with workshop manuals.
• Repairs – disassemble and reassemble vehicles and subassemblies in accordance with the details instructions contained in routing and technical drawings.
• Ensure the proper use of support and test equipment and that adequate materials are available and maintained for tasks and are kept in good working order.
• Assist with streamlining processes within the department for continuous improvement.
• Complete all quality documentation in accordance with production inspection record sheet and routing as directed.
• Comply with all GDLS-A Policies and Procedures, Processes and Work Instructions.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Attend required Apprentice teaching periods as required.

Qualifications

• Must have or have the ability to gain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance – Negative Vetting 1.
• Must be or have the ability to actively participate in an approved apprenticeship.
• Demonstrate an ability to read drawing / routings.
• Attend medical assessments as required to ascertain their ability to adequately perform all duties as required

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Educational Assistance Professional Memberships, professional development, study assistance.
• Flexible working on a 9-76 day fortnight (Monday-Friday)
• Competitive pay in addition to training and support provided on all vehicles, where applicable
• Workplace environment which promotes collaboration, safety and a positive work/life balance

TO APPLY: Please click on the link below to take you to the General Dynamics Land Systems - Australia Careers Page

https://generaldynamics-au-

GDLS-A is a proud supporter of veterans and welcomes those ex-serving and their families to apply.

GDLS-A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.