A multinational equipment supplier expects a jump in autonomous activity and plans to significantly expand its workforce.
Komatsu Australia recently reported soaring industry demand for autonomous drones, vehicles and electric power plants. Driverless truck, bulldozer, robotics and other machinery sales jumped 60 per cent in Queensland in the past year. More than 700 units were assembled in both Brisbane and Mackay during the 12-month period.
The business responded to this economic boom by hiring more than 80 Queenslanders, and previous experience is not necessary. It has set an ambitious long-term goal of hiring 10,000 technicians and apprentices over the next decade.
The following inexperienced roles have been advertised:
- customer support representatives (multiple positions)
- mobile plant mechanics (multiple)
- automotive electricians (multiple)
- mechanical fitters (multiple)
- electrical fitters (multiple)
- boilermakers (multiple)
- electricians (multiple).
Click here to apply. Successful candidates will undertake four years of paid training that leads to a nationally recognised trade certificate, and permanent employment on successful completion.
The following permanent jobs have been advertised:
- workshop supervisor – planner coordinator
- warehouse excellent supervisor
- national key account manager
- national key account manager
- storeperson/trades assistant
- field service technician
- maintenance planner
- workshop technician
- workshop technician
- warehouse operator
- ordering specialist
- PDI technician.
Click here to apply. Permanent positions offer 12 weeks’ paid primary carer parental leave and discounted Bupa private health insurance, hardware, technology products, cars and travel.
“The role apprentices are entering today will be a lot different from what it will be in a couple of years,” Komatsu Australia general manager for business development Todd Connolly said according to News Limited.
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