CNC Machinist - Operator Setter

CEA Technologies; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks leave

14% superannuation

Parental leave

Salary Packaging

Professional growth

Job summary

CEA Technologies is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist in Melbourne, Australia. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machines, maintaining quality records, and ensuring safety standards. Applicants must have post-trade CNC experience or a Cert IV in Engineering CNC and the ability to read mechanical drawings.

Eligible for Baseline AGSVA clearance is required. The position offers opportunities for growth within a defence-focused, high-precision production environment with competitive

Qualifications

• CNC Machinist with post-trade experience or completion of Cert IV Engineering CNC.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Meticulous attention to detail and precise hand/eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines and machine components per drawings and setup sheets.
• Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with QA standards.
• Edit toolpaths using CADCAM software as required.
• Inspect finished parts and ensure they meet requirements.

Skills

CNC Machining

Read Drawings

Quality Assurance

AGSVA Baseline clearance

Education

Cert IV Engineering CNC

Tools

CADCAM Software

Job description

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company's design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication. Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications.

Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

To produce machined parts by setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, as well as maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating within CEA’s quality standards in the Production area.
• Ensure Quality Management System obligations are met and ensure the development and maintenance of a strong quality culture to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Editing Toolpaths using CADCAM Software and editing programmes as required.
• Setting up CNC Machining mechanical components in accordance with drawings and Set Up Sheets.
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts to machines.
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments.
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements.
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 14.0%
• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence Reserve & Voluntary Emergency Services leave
• Salary Packaging
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Must be eligible to successfully apply and maintain a Baseline AGSVA clearance. A requirement of this clearance is to be an Australian Citizen.
• CNC Machinist with a minimum of 2 year post trade Computer Numerical Control (CNC) experience or completion of Cert IV Engineering CNC.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to maintain focus and sound hand/eye coordination skills.
• Competent in use of Manual Machining, CNC Machining, Fitting and Fabrication and precision Measuring tools, hand tools at an advanced level.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Baseline

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea