At a Glance
- Tasks: Receive and manage precision components, ensuring smooth production flow.
- Company: Join AVT Australia, a leader in advanced camera systems with a fun, collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy great working conditions, work-life balance, and easy access to public transport.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team making a real impact in defence and commercial applications.
- Qualifications: Experience in material handling or inventory control, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
AVT Australia, a CACI company, specialises in the design and production of lightweight camera gimbal systems. Our world-leading camera systems operate in a range of defence and commercial applications including airborne surveillance, ground-based counter drone systems, maritime, and ground vehicle systems.
Our rapidly expanding Production team is built around a group of talented individuals and leadership. Our office is located within walking distance of Queen Victoria Markets, with easy access to public transport. We offer great working conditions, a fun atmosphere, and believe in a positive work-life balance. Simply put, we believe your job should add meaning to your life, not consume it!
The opportunity
Join a small, collaborative advanced-manufacturing business and help keep precision components and electronic assemblies moving safely and accurately from receiving through to production and dispatch.
What you’ll do
- Receive deliveries, verify quantities and documentation, and record transactions in the ERP/MRP system.
- Store and protect precision-machined, electro-optical and electronic components while maintaining full traceability.
- Pick and prepare production kits against bills of material, work orders and current revisions.
- Process issues, returns, transfers, subcontract movements, stock counts and dispatches accurately.
- Maintain orderly, safe and audit-ready stores, including ESD, moisture, shelf-life and quarantine controls.
- Identify shortages, discrepancies and improvement opportunities, and communicate them early.
What you’ll bring
- Experience in stores, material handling, inventory control or manufacturing support.
- Strong attention to detail with small parts, part numbers, quantities and records.
- Ability to read purchase orders, pick lists, work orders and bills of material.
- Confidence using inventory or ERP/MRP systems and standard office software.
- A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Clear communication and a collaborative mindset.
- Experience in electronics, defence, aerospace, medical devices, photonics or another regulated manufacturing environment; knowledge of ESD, moisture-sensitive devices, lot or serial control; relevant forklift, dangerous-goods, quality or inventory training.
Applicants must have full, permanent work rights in Australia. Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is applicable to this role. Applicants must be able to obtain National Police and other related security clearances that apply to the role.
Material Handler in Melbourne employer: Ascent Vision Technologies Australia
AVT Australia, a CACI company, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment for its Test and Verification Engineers. Located conveniently near Queen Victoria Market and Flagstaff Station, we offer a vibrant workplace culture that prioritises work-life balance, professional growth, and employee well-being. With access to industry-leading talent and a commitment to excellence, our team members are empowered to make meaningful contributions while enjoying great working conditions and a fun atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Ascent Vision Technologies Australia Recruitment Team
