Current Job Opportunities

The Client

Our client is a well-established family-owned company that for the last 20 years has manufactured custom reinforced fiberglass panel as well as manufacture and repair custom fiberglass components. Our client can cater for projects across aeronautical, automotive, health care, mining, oil & gas, telecommunications, construction and marine (to name a few).

In short, if you require a reinforced and / or insulated fiberglass product for a customized food van, nose cone for a plane propeller, require a front spoiler for a drag car, through to custom DYI flat pack kits for caravans and freezer trucks conversions, our client can deliver these highly specialized products.

The Role

Working at our clients Kelmscott Workshop, the majority of the work is in the manufacture of reinforced fiberglass panels. Manufactured to order, the panels can range from insulated panels to reinforced panels or both where an outer skin of fiberglass is sandwiched between varying materials depending on the client specifications which can range from high density foam insulation, sheet metal, plywood through to plastic.

The manufacturing process involves several stages where our client uses a highly specialized vacuum Infusion unit which is 18 meters long.  The following steps are used in a standard panel build;

• Laying out fiberglass outer layer which is cut to size
• Applying a specialized polyurethane 2 pack glue using hand rollers
• Laying out inner material which is cut to size & laid on top of the fiberglass outer layer
• Applying 2^nd layer of polyurethane glue
• Laying out outer fiberglass layer
• Setting up the Vacuum unit
• After 6 to 8 hours for the panel to cure, opening up the vacuum unit and removing the panel

Once a panel has been manufactured the next stage of the process is customized sizing and cutting. As an example, our client manufactures customized flat pack DYI caravan kits where our client will cut out all window, door, sunroof and access for electrical and plumbing where the following steps are carried out;

• Laying pout panel on cutting table
• Reviewing technical / shop drawings
• Precisely Measuring & Marking up where the panel will be cut
• Laying down masking tape on cut lines
• Using Routers, Jig Saws, Circular Saws or Reciprocating saws to cut the panel
• Sanding back any rough areas on the panel using orbital sander or hand sanding
• Final Quality Control Check
• Removing the panel and if required wrapping it in protective materials for shipping

The Candidate

This is a very niche role where there are not many individuals that have experience in manufacturing and customizing specialized fiberglass panels.  Due to this, our client is happy to train up the successful candidate.

In the past our client has had success with candidates that have worked as a Trade Assistant in either of the following job types;

• Carpentry, Cabinet Making or Formwork
• Shop Fitters
• Boat Builders (especially luxury boat building)
• Sheet Metal or Coach Building
• Automotive Accessory Fitters

In addition, we will be focusing on candidates that have the following skills and experience in;

• Able to read off shop drawings or plans
• Can precisely measure and mark up using tape measure, T-Squares, Combination Squares, Rulers & Framing Square
• Can confidently operate Routers, Jig Saws, Circular Saws or Reciprocating Saws

As our client is desiring an employee to work long term, we will be looking for a candidate with the following personality traits and attributes;

• Desires Ongoing, Long Term Work
• Considers themselves to have a strong work ethic where you pride yourself on been reliable with excellent attendance and time keeping
• Has a Positive / Pro-Active Attitude
• Possess Initiative with good Problem-Solving Skills
• Is a Team Player that enjoys contributing to a shared goal
• Be highly organized and able to prioritize and manage numerous tasks at the same time

Remuneration

This a Temporary to Permanent role where initially you will be working for Staff-Net on a casual basis where after 3 to 5 months you will then be signed over onto our clients’ books as a Permanent Employee.

Depending on your qualifications and past work history the casual pay rate will be between;

• $35.00 to $40.00 Per Hour (Flat)
• + Super on all Hours

Permanent Hourly Rates will depend on your performance while working with Staff-Net as well as past experience and qualifications where the Permanent Hourly rate will be between;

• $32.00 to $40.00 Per Hour
• + Super
• + Leave Entitlements