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At KONGSBERG, our people are united by our commitment to being Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable — values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.

At KONGSBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
 
Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia’s defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have global impact.
  
What makes KMF unique:

• Australia’s first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

About the role:
KONGSBERG Australia is seeking an experienced and motivated Surface Treatment Technician to take end-to-end ownership of surface treatment and paint shop operations supporting the production of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM) systems.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, technical accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring components and assemblies meet stringent engineering, quality and production requirements.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Performing surface preparation, masking, coating application, curing, inspection and finishing activities for NSM and JSM components and assemblies.
• Acting as the technical authority for paint and coating application processes.
• Preparing components and equipment for coating, including cleaning, pre-treatment, sanding and masking.
• Ensuring coating processes are completed in accordance with approved work instructions, engineering specifications, technical data and quality requirements.
• Conducting inspections to verify coating quality and surface finish against defined specifications and standards.
• Coordinating daily paint shop activities to support production schedules, delivery milestones and customer requirements.
• Supporting quality audits and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Identifying, reporting and assisting with the resolution of non-conformances, defects and manufacturing issues.
• Taking ownership of the maintenance and serviceability of painting and surface treatment equipment, including spray guns, curing systems, test equipment and tooling.
• Managing the paint mixing room, including material storage, stock control, shelf-life monitoring, hazardous substance management and housekeeping.
• Completing accurate production documentation and data entry to ensure full traceability and compliance.
• Supporting assembly and production activities when required.
• Working collaboratively with Production, Planning, Engineering and Quality to maintain efficient and reliable production.

What you'll Bring:

• Relevant trade qualification and/or surface treatment experience where precision is critical.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role. 
• Experience applying specialised surface coatings.
• Competent with basic hand tools and minor assembly.
• Knowledge of painting/coating PPE requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Desirable:

• Certificate III in Surface Preparation & Coating Application.
• AMPP/CIP Level 1 certification.
• Experience with LO and RAM coatings.
• Knowledge of ESD and IPC requirements.
• Current NV1 security clearance.

Flexible start dates | November 2026 – January 2027
Our goal is to have the full team onboard by January 2027, however, we may accommodate earlier start dates as required. Don’t have an NV1 security clearance yet? That’s okay, we still encourage you to apply. Clearance requirements and onboarding timeframes will be discussed during the recruitment process.

International Training in Norway
As part of the role, successful candidates will be required to travel to Norway for mandatory specialised training. This is a unique opportunity to train alongside KONGSBERG’s international teams and gain first-hand experience with our global manufacturing processes and standards.
 
 Mandatory Requirements:  

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.  

Why Join Us:
We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact us at kdauhr@kongsberg.com.

Close date: 11th October 2026

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