Production Worker Job in Australia offers a role with NIOA Munitions in Benalla. The job involves assembling EO products, operating production equipment, following safety and quality procedures, and completing production records. Candidates need strong attention to detail, good communication, manual skills, and the ability to follow procedures. Previous manufacturing experience, a driver licence, forklift licence, and security clearance are highly regarded.

What makes NIOA an exceptional workplace?

Benefits

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and family-like work culture, along with a variety of attractive benefits, including:

• Meaningful recognition, weekly pay cycles, and long service awards.
• Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training, and career progression opportunities.
• Access to 24/7 counselling and wellbeing services to support you and your family.
• Bright, welcoming workspaces with modern facilities, state-of-the-art tools, technology, and perks.

About Us

We are an Australian-owned global munitions company dedicated to delivering world-leading products, solutions, and technologies to militaries, law enforcement agencies, and commercial customers. We’re one team of outstanding people united in our mission to provide a secure future for our nation, our allies, and our families.

If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and customer-focused business, submit your application.

For further information, please visit www.nioa.com.au

Additional Screening

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

• Police checks
• Security screening checks (including ITAR and DISP)
• Fit-to-work checks
• Permanent working rights and availability to work in Australia

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Are you safety-focused, reliable, and ready to build specialised manufacturing skills in a highly regulated production environment? NIOA Munitions is seeking Production Workers to join our Benalla team. You will support the safe assembly and manufacture of munitions and EO products to strict quality, safety, and operating standards.

Why join us?

• Work with a respected Australian defence and munitions business.
• Be part of a close-knit production team where safety is non-negotiable.
• Develop specialised skills across manufacturing.
• Contribute to important sovereign manufacturing capability from regional Victoria.

About The Role

As a Production Worker, you will assemble EO products and support the manufacture of materials in accordance with approved work instructions, procedures, and operating manuals. You will work closely with production leaders and site teams to meet production standards and targets. You will also maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised workplace.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble EO and related products in line with work instructions and procedures.
• Operate production machinery and equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements at all times.
• Complete production paperwork and workstation records accurately.
• Identify and report equipment, product, or quality issues to your team leader.
• Support production targets and assist with alternative operational tasks during downtime or breakdowns.

About You

You will bring a strong safety mindset, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment. You will be comfortable performing repetitive tasks to a high standard and following procedures in a controlled, quality-focused workplace.

To be successful, you will have

• High school education, relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• A clear understanding of workplace health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with basic computer capability.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and good time management.
• The ability to stand for long periods and safely lift heavy objects when required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed to support delivery schedules.

Highly regarded

• Previous manufacturing, production, or process work experience.
• Experience or understanding of energetic materials.
• Current driver licence.
• Forklift licence.
• Minimum Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.