Upholstery Machinist

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.

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force and supporting our Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC), Ventia are currently seeking an Upholstery Machinist at Puckapunyal, located 10km west of Seymour.

This exciting and unique role will see you perform canvas work that include repairing items such as tents, equipment coverts, and tool pouches.

This is a permanent full time position working Monday to Friday on site with midday finishes every Friday.

Additional Duties:

• Select, measure and cut out pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather using shears or electric cutting tools.
• Sew pieces together using industrial sewing machines.
• Repair tents and parachutes.
• Manufacture work according to drawings and sketches.
• Contributing to the collaborative innovation by identifying continuous improvement initiatives.
   

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated relevant experience.
• Relevant professional qualifications are desirable.
• Basic knowledge of removal of Hazardous Material.
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software necessary to support the position.
• Current Drivers Licence.

What We Offer You:
Ventia have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more, we also offer the following:

• 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.

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check.

Click APPLY NOW if this sounds like you or email mia.white@skoutsolutions.com for further information.

Position Reference Number: 157503