Production Technician - CBRN Protective Equipment

About the role

Leidos Australia supplies protection technology and training to the Australian Defence Force, with its L&SS team procuring, inspecting, testing and delivering protective equipment for CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) threats. The Production Technician is based at the Prestons site and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and carry out quality control activities on CBRN protective technology.
• Inspect, maintain and repair equipment in line with the Maintenance Management Plan.
• Record calibration, servicing and work orders accurately in the ERP system.
• Review CBRN systems, recommend improvements and help develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Required profile

• Practical technical capability and experience in a setting where safety, quality and following procedures are important.
• Essential: experience in a facilities, manufacturing or warehouse environment, including working with SOPs or equivalent procedures.
• Ability to safely lift boxes up to 20kg.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and hold a Baseline AGSVA security clearance.
• Roles may be subject to ITAR requirements, which can limit dual nationals of certain countries or require U.S. Persons Abroad authorisation for dual Australian-U.S. citizens.

Advantageous

• Certificate or technical qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or a similar discipline.
• Forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining, repairing or calibrating technical equipment.

What we offer

• Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing and compressed hours.
• Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus wellness spaces.
• Over 120,000 on-demand courses and technical, project management, leadership and professional development opportunities.

Hiring involves an initial conversation with the Talent Acquisition team, an interview with the hiring manager or panel, and possibly a role-specific assessment or technical discussion.