Fibreglass Technician

About RPC

The RPC Group of Companies is a recognised leader in advanced composite/fibreglass engineering and manufacturing. For 50 years, RPC has delivered innovative, high-quality solutions across Australia and internationally. With over $2 billion in projects completed since 1975, we are proud to support industries including transport, water, mining, infrastructure, defence, and asset services.

We continue to drive engineering excellence, create skilled local employment, and bolster Australia’s competitiveness in manufacturing, while expanding our presence in Southeast Asia and India, to provide advanced engineered solutions and industry leadership.

The Opportunity:

This opportunity is available for candidates located in Roxby Downs, as well as those open to working on a 3:1 FIFO roster. The role involves working across both our RPC workshop and BHP site operations, delivering a combination of:

• Manufacturing, repairs, and customer order fulfilment within our workshop; and
• Site-based work at BHP operations, including major shutdowns and ongoing maintenance projects.

For FIFO employees, the standard roster is 3 weeks on, 1 week off, with company-funded flights, living away from home allowance and accommodation provided. For local Roxby Downs residents, work is generally available on a 5-6 day work week, offering consistent hours, local living allowance and long-term employment opportunities.

The Fibreglass Technician is responsible for fabricating, installing, repairing, and maintaining composite structures such as pipes, flanges, tanks and other composite assets, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and adherence to specifications.

The Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a neat and tidy workshop area
• Ability to listen and adhere to instruction
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine job material and equipment requirements
• Safe use of hand tools and handheld power tools
• Catalysing and promoting of resins to suit the application and environment
• Laminating Fibreglass components
• Cleaning, waxing and preparing molds for use
• Detailed painting of the finished surfaces
• Understanding of all safety and quality WHS policies and procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

• Formal qualifications and/or experience in plastics/composites
• 1 year experience in the use of hand/power tools to measure and cut materials to required dimensions
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and take measurements
• Working at Heights Tickets
• Confined Space Tickets
• EWP Ticket
• Driver License

The Benefits to YOU:

RPC’s vision is to be the first choice for industry and government to turn to when they require the best engineering solutions across major infrastructure sectors and a partner they can trust to deliver. We recognise that to be able to achieve this is through our employees and creating a strong ‘OneRPC Team’ by driving our core values of Teamwork, Accountability, Performance, Integrity, and Respect.

A high-level list of the benefits that we provide our ‘OneRPC Team’ are:

• Enterprise Agreement Rates
• Availability of overtime
• Development and Upskilling for the Right Candidate
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to be offered a permanent role upon successful assignment

How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume detailing your suitability for the role via the apply here link or by emailing [email protected]

Important to Note:

• RPC promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce
• As part of our recruitment process, RPC will conduct the following workplace checks and clearances; work eligibility, pre-employment medicals, and police clearance
• Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted

To learn more about us, please view our website at: www.rpctechnologies.com or connect with us on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/company/rpc-technologies-pty-ltd/