Machinist

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Bowen, Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base wage plus superannuation

Opportunity to work on aerospace tests

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Machinist to manufacture aerospace components at our Queensland facility. You will work with manual and CNC tools to produce precision parts and support tooling development.

Ideal candidates have trade qualifications in toolmaking or Fitting & Turner Machinist, plus 3 years’ experience with lathes and mills and MasterCAM experience.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified toolmaker or fitter & Turner machinist.
• 3 years’ experience manufacturing precision components using lathes, mills and general workshop equipment.
• Experience using offline programming packages.

Responsibilities

• Utilise manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture low-volume precision aerospace components.
• Develop machining programs offline using MasterCAM.
• Create tooling like jigs and fixtures and ensure they meet industry standards.

Skills

Machining

CNC programming

Read drawings

Education

Trade qualification in Toolmaking or Fitting & Turner Machinist

Tools

MasterCAM

Lathes

Mills

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 'Machinist' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building 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 things to do:

• Utilising both manual and CNC machine tools to manufacture to print low volume, precision components suitable for use in aerospace applications
• Developing machining programs offline using MasterCAM
• Carrying out engineering requests that support the development and manufacture of jigs, fixtures, and specialised tooling, ensuring tooling is always in compliance to industry standards
• Ensuring good manufacturing and industrialization practice always applies whilst providing ongoing maintenance and organization of toolroom equipment
• Interfacing with the engineering team to ensure manufacturing constraints are incorporated in the design process
• Grow the company’s precision manufacturing capability by assessing and suggesting appropriate hardware and staff to meet company goals
• Supporting other manufacturing tasks as dictated by the needs of the business

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Trade qualified Toolmaker or Fitter & Turner Machinist
• 3 years’ experience manufacturing precision components using lathes, mills, and general workshop equipment
• Experience using mainstream offline programming packages

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience manufacturing components that require a high level of accuracy
• Experience in manufacture of aerospace grade components small and large
• Experience working with a range of materials
• Deep experience offline programming using MasterCAM
• Experience CNC Setting and operating Mills / Lathes
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred
• Ability to read drawings; Job specifications / Instructions

Licenses:

• Current Australian Driver’s License (ability to drive a manual preferred)
• Forklift License (company may provide training)

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.

19 August 2026Yatala Queensland, AustraliaBase wage plus superannuation Full TimeEngineeringAerospace Engineering