CNC Machining Apprentice: Five-Axis Space Tech

Summers Engineering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TAFE studies supported

Mentoring from experienced machinists

Modern CNC technology

Clear pathway to qualification

Job summary

Summers Engineering in Brookvale, NSW, is offering a full-time CNC Machining Apprenticeship. You will learn on Okuma five-axis centers, while completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade at TAFE and gaining hands-on experience from skilled machinists and programmers.

We value quality and precision for aerospace and defence components. Applicants should have Year 10, Australian citizenship or PR, a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and curiosity about how things are

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Completion of Year 10 with good marks in Maths and Technology-based subjects.
• High attention to detail and real pride in quality work.
• An A++ work ethic. You’re a team player and not my job isnt part of your vocabulary.
• Curiosity about how things are made and an interest in technology.
• Already an apprentice? Tell us what year you’re in and what machines you’ve worked on.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications to work out what’s needed to make a part.
• Set, load and run CNC mills, CNC lathes and five-axis machining centres, including tool changes and basic machine maintenance.
• Operate and monitor machines, including warm-up cycles, loading and unloading parts and pallets, and keeping coolant and oil levels topped up.
• Follow digital work instructions and record inspection results as you go, because in aerospace and defence, quality and traceability are everything.
• Measure and inspect parts during and after machining, with exposure to CMM inspection.
• Work towards CNC programming using CAM software such as Fusion 360.
• Help keep the factory clean, organised and running smoothly

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Curiosity

Education

Year 10 completion

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Summers Engineering in Brookvale, NSW, is offering a full-time CNC Machining Apprenticeship. You will learn on Okuma five-axis centers, while completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade at TAFE and gaining hands-on experience from skilled machinists and programmers.

We value quality and precision for aerospace and defence components. Applicants should have Year 10, Australian citizenship or PR, a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and curiosity about how things are