Rope Splicing Technician
Pearl Recruitment Group
Job Description
About the Company
Pearl Recruitment are looking for a reliable Rope Splicing Technician for our client, a respected provider of specialised rope, mooring, anchoring and rigging products to the marine, mining and defence industries. Based in Bayswater, this role offers an immediate start and a genuine long-term career opportunity.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work as part of a small team responsible for manufacturing, inspecting and preparing orders for upcoming client projects. Key duties will include:
- Read job cards, technical information and engineered drawings to confirm production requirements
- Measure, cut, terminate and splice synthetic rope products (including three-strand, eight-strand, 12-strand and double-braid ropes)
- Cut and assemble chain, rigging, anchoring and buoyancy products in line with drawings and relevant standards
- Calculate raw material quantities and prepare the materials required for each job
- Operate rope-splicing tools, cutting equipment, power tools, capstan winches and commercial sewing machines
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications and report any defects or non-conformances
- Pack completed orders and coordinate incoming and outgoing freight
- Operate forklift to safely load/unload trucks and move products around the warehouse
- Complete general warehousing and yard duties to help with labelling and packing of orders to be sent to clients
- Follow company safety, quality and manufacturing procedures and suggest process improvements
- Occasionally attend 2–3 day remote site visits for hands-on experience and further skill development (including site uplift responsibilities - total time away around 2 weeks per year)
About You / Requirements
- Be proactive, motivated and detail-oriented with strong communication skills to work within a team environment
- Previous experience within a similar rope splicing, rigging, marine operations, manufacturing, warehousing or another relevant hands-on position
- Hold full unrestricted working rights
- Have the ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol assessment
- Possess a valid driver’s licence and have reliable transport
- Forklift licence or rigging licence
- Previous experience in a workshop, factory, or on-site labouring/construction environment
What's On Offer / Benefits
- Competitive starting pay rate of $40.00/hr + superannuation (potential for higher rate depending on experience)
- Probation period review with potential rate increase
- Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 3:30pm
- Accredited ticketed upskilling opportunities
- Highly competitive 6-month discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
- Paid birthday lunches for the entire team
- Occasional FIFO work without compromising work-life balance
How to Apply
- Email resume to resume4@pearlrec.com.au
- Call 08 9474 9079 and ask to speak to Amy
- Apply online: Apply For Job
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