Rope Splicing Technician

About the role

Pearl Recruitment is recruiting a Rope Splicing Technician for a small family-owned supplier of specialised rope, mooring, anchoring and rigging products serving the marine, mining and defence industries. The role is based in Bayswater, starts immediately and reports to the Operations Manager within a small team that manufactures, inspects and prepares orders for client projects.

Key responsibilities

• Read job cards, technical information and engineered drawings to confirm production requirements
• Measure, cut, terminate and splice synthetic rope products (three-strand, eight-strand, 12-strand and double-braid)
• Cut and assemble chain, rigging, anchoring and buoyancy products to drawings and standards
• Calculate raw material quantities and prepare materials for each job
• Operate rope-splicing tools, cutting equipment, power tools, capstan winches and commercial sewing machines
• Inspect finished products against specifications and report defects or non-conformances
• Pack completed orders and coordinate incoming and outgoing freight
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and move products in the warehouse
• Help with labelling and packing orders for clients, and follow safety, quality and manufacturing procedures while suggesting improvements
• Occasionally attend 2-3 day remote site visits (about 2 weeks per year) for hands-on experience

Required profile

• Proactive, motivated and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills in a team environment
• Previous experience in rope splicing, rigging, marine operations, manufacturing, warehousing or another hands-on role
• Full unrestricted working rights and ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport
• Forklift licence or rigging licence
• Experience in a workshop, factory or on-site labouring/construction environment

What we offer

• Starting pay of $38.00 per hour plus superannuation, with possible increases after probation
• Standard hours Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm
• Accredited ticketed upskilling opportunities
• 6-month discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
• Paid birthday lunches for the team
• Occasional FIFO work without sacrificing work-life balance