Shipwright

At Thales we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure sustainable and inclusive and that its all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge whats possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space were driving progress in some of the worlds most important industries and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Opportunity

Opportunity for a Shipwright to join our team based in Garden Island. You will be responsible for our day to day dock operations within our site and provide extensive trade skills within the addition you will support our Platform Services business within a multi resources team operation in various environments.

Great chance for someone with general labour skills to advance their career by working in the only dedicated dock team on the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• The manufacture and docking cradle for vessels

• Carry out docking & undocking of vessels in the graving dock safely.

• Provide and maintain Support of the Ship Repair Services

• Willingness to undertake multi skilled activities in all aspects of ship repair.

• Comply with instructions given for own safety and health and that of others in adhering to safe work procedures

About You

• Certificate 3 Marine Craft Construction preferred

• Possession of Boat licence Coxswain ticket

• EWP ticket

• Forklift ticket

• Confined Space ticket

• Working at height ticket

• Able to read drawings and line off

• General experience in working within either a naval or industrial environment

• Experience of docking set-ups or slipping of vessels and reading ships drawings

Good to Know

Youll get an email acknowledgement after youve applied Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

As part of our standard process you will complete a police medical employment and references.

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