Aerospace Manufacturing Technician — Space Hardware

Defence Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Technician – Mechanical to join our Bowen-based facility. You will assemble, test, and integrate development and flight hardware using precision tools in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 trade qualification in Aerospace or related field with 3+ years in aerospace/manufacturing, and are eligible for NV1 clearance. Apply to help build rockets here in Australia.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Trade qualification in Aerospace, Fitting, or similar trade.
• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Marine or Automotive Industry.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, assemble, test, and integrate development and flight equipment and hardware.
• Fabricate, repair, and assemble hardware/equipment needed.
• Perform post‑test operations and inspections to ensure flight worthy hardware.
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometres, and callipers.
• Hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies.
• Operate and maintain hardware, high pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components.
• Evaluate and understand engineering drawings, P&IDs and models, verifying dimensions and ensure implementation according to specifications.
• Evaluate and understand engineering specifications, verifying application and ensuring implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and cost.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Engineering, Planning, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Aerospace Experience

Mechanical Systems

High Pressure Systems

Education

Level 3 Trade qualification in Aerospace, Fitting, or similar

Tools

Torque Wrenches

Micrometres

Callipers

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Technician – Mechanical to join our Bowen-based facility. You will assemble, test, and integrate development and flight hardware using precision tools in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 trade qualification in Aerospace or related field with 3+ years in aerospace/manufacturing, and are eligible for NV1 clearance. Apply to help build rockets here in Australia.