Panel Beater

Date: 12 May 2023

Location: Amberley, QLD, AU, 4306

Company: Ventia

The Role 
The Panel Beater is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Defence vehicles, plants, and equipmentThis is a permanent position working Monday to Friday on the Defence contract at the Amberley RAAF Base.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialised workshop fitted out with a variety of Defence equipment and a varied vehicle fleet that features Light, Medium & Heavy Road transport vehicles (Armoured vehicles including PMV Bushmasters, M113 Armoured, ASLAV’s, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks and more).

Responsibilities 

  • Conduct and report technical inspections and work orders/job cards to a high standard whilst following safety policies and procedures

  • Remove and replace damaged panels, auto-electric components and mechanical components using the correct welding procedure

  • Use measuring, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment to restore vehicles to factory clearance

  • Assist vehicle bodybuilders to build custom-designed, speciality or vintage vehicle

  • Assist with spray painting vehicles

  • Maintaining housekeeping of the workshop area

  • Correct storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and associated waste


Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge  

  •  Must have experience in ‘2 pack baked enamel’ spray painting and grit blasting

  • Must hold or be willing to obtain a Cert 3 in Automotive Refinishing Technology certificate or equivalent

  • Can work in full protective coveralls grit blasting suits and positive pressure masks

  • Basic knowledge of the use and removal of hazardous materials

  • Ability to learn and use software systems

  • Current driver’s license and able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance

 
Benefits

  • Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability   

  • Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicles 

  • Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia 

  • Supportive management and team 

 
Benefits  

  • Permanent position, long standing client contracts, offering great job stability   

  • Work on an exciting range of Defence Vehicles 

  • Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia 

  • Supportive management and team 

  
About Ventia 
Ventia are an experienced facilities and asset manager and a Top 10 Defence industry partner. Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans. 

Position Reference Number: 151176 


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