Assembly Mechanic

Full job description
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About the Team

This role will report to the Assembly Team Lead and will work alongside a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Production Workers; based full time at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank. The Assembly Team forms part of the greater Production team, which includes Painters, Welders, the Prototype Shop, the Armour Shop and the Logistic Systems team. As RDA is continuing to expand, the Production team will continue to grow throughout 2025 and into 2026.

About the Role

The Assembly Mechanic is responsible for the completing mechanical build tasks and full assembly of different Vehicle Systems in the RDA production facility - Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank. The main scope of this role is to complete the assembly tasks in first-run production in accordance with Manufacturing Instructions, Engineering Drawings, Quality Standards, and WH&S requirements.

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:

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or Certificate III in an Automotive trade or equivalent;
Ability to read and interpret production drawings, manuals, and technical documents;
A high level of self-motivation, initiative, the ability to work unsupervised and willingness to participate and contribute as part of a team;
The ability to travel interstate or overseas for short training periods (infrequent); and
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;
On-site subsidised canteen;
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

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 22nd of May 2026.