Composite Trade Assistant

Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Composite Trade Assistant to support material preparation, tooling and workshop tasks at our Yatala facility between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

You will kit raw materials, cut reinforcement fabrics, manage prepregs, maintain material traceability, and assist with moulds, curing ovens and safety procedures. Applicants must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency and be eligible for NV1 security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Certificate II or III in Manufacturing (desirable)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Eligibility to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations and kit raw materials for manufacturing jobs
• Cut reinforcement fabrics and consumables both manually and on CNC plotter cutter
• Receive, identify, store, and manage composite materials in accordance with specifications
• Maintain freezer storage and material traceability records for prepreg materials
• Monitor material shelf life and usage
• Clean, inspect, prepare, and maintain moulds and tooling
• Assist with tooling assembly and setup
• Operate basic workshop equipment safely
• Load and unload curing ovens
• Assist with workshop consumable inventories
• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to work safely in a制造环境

Eligibility to obtain NV1 Security Cle

Education

Certificate II in Manufacturing

Certificate III in Manufacturing

Job description

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Composite Trade Assistant' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of working with rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the‑art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in‑house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward‑thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative items to do:

Material Preparation:

• Prepare and kit raw materials for manufacturing jobs
• Cut reinforcement fabrics and consumables both manually and on CNC plotter cutter (training provided)
• Receive, identify, store, and manage composite materials in accordance with specifications
• Maintain freezer storage and material traceability records for prepreg materials
• Monitor material shelf life and usage

Tooling Preparation:

• Clean, inspect, prepare, and maintain moulds and tooling
• Apply release agents and prepare mould surfaces
• Assist with tooling assembly and setup

Workshop Support:

• Prepare workstations prior to production activities
• Operate basic workshop equipment safely
• Load and unload curing ovens
• Assist with workshop consumable inventories

Quality and Safety:

• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and PPE standards
• Assist with production documentation and traceability records
• Other duties as requested by Management

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate II or III in Manufacturing (desirable)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Eligibility to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

16 October 2026Yatala Queensland, Australia