This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fitter and Turner / Armourer to join the Ventia team on the Defence contract at Moorebank NSW.
The Fitter / Armourer is responsible for all cleaning, repair and maintenance on specialist Defence equipment. This includes weapon maintenance, installation, inspection, repair, modification and reconditioning of military armaments, watercraft, and small engines, and performs general engineering tasks.
**Responsibilities**
- Examine detailed specifications to determine requirements of the job
- Operate machines to produce or modify required parts or tools
- Fit and assemble parts
- Providing technical advice to equipment operators
- Conducting data entry tasks
- Participate in safety development programs
- Responsible for conducting various weapon maintenance tasks, varying from installation and repair through to the reconditioning of military armaments
**Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge**
- Trade qualified fitter and turner (Cert III)
- Armourer experience and/or qualifications
- Small engines qualification or experience (desired)
- Experience operating lathes, millers, and other metal working machines
- Proven experience with Oxy/Acet, Arc, MIG, TIG welding and metal fabrication processes
**_You must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain an Australian Defence Clearance_**
**What We Offer You**
Be part of a stable contract between Ventia and Defence where you will be working on a wide variety of exciting Defence vehicles, equipment and machinery. Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you matter. We take our people's careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow. There's nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe. We look after each other and foster our people's wellbeing.
**Diversity**
We are actively increasing diversity across our business, so our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which we work. Our current focus is on employing more women at all levels of our organisation.
**About Ventia**
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
**Position Reference Number**:145014
**Job Segment**:MIG Welding, Data Entry, Fabrication, Inspector, Welding, Manufacturing, Administrative, Quality