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Production Technician

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Description

At Leidos Australia, you'll join a team that designs, builds, operates, and supports systems, services, and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

As a Production Technician, you'll work on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defence (CBRND) projects, supplying protection technology and training to the Australian Defence Force.

Your main tasks will include:

  • Planning, coordinating, and carrying out quality control activities on CBRN protective technology
  • Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment according to the Maintenance Management Plan
  • Accurately recording calibration, servicing, and work orders within the ERP system
  • Reviewing CBRN systems, recommending improvements, and contributing to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Travelling regularly to different sites, including interstate travel

You'll need to have:

  • Experience in a facilities, manufacturing, or warehouse environment, including working with SOPs or equivalent procedures
  • Ability to safely lift boxes weighing up to 20kg
  • A valid driver's licence

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

  • A certificate or relevant technical qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or a similar discipline
  • A forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one
  • Experience inspecting, maintaining, repairing, or calibrating technical equipment

The role requires you to be an Australian citizen and obtain a Baseline AGSVA security clearance.

In terms of benefits, Leidos offers:

  • Flexible work arrangements, including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours
  • Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces
  • Over 120,000 on-demand courses for professional development
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • electrical
  • electronics
  • mechanical
  • forklift operation
  • technical equipment inspection

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Prestons-New-South-Wales-Australia/Production-Technician_R-00195507

Apply on Leidos Australia