Manufacturing Technician - Mechanical

Gilmour Space; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space is seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Mechanical to join our innovative team at our state-of-the-art facility between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will play a hands-on role in building and supporting rocket hardware for development and flight, contributing to Australia’s space ambitions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in aerospace or related manufacturing, experience with mechanical systems, and the ability to work with precision tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Marine or Automotive sectors.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligibility 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
• Other duties as required by Management

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tooling proficiency

Tools

Power tools

Calibrated tooling

Pneumatic systems

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 'Manufacturing Technician - Mechanical' 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:

• 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
• Other duties as required by Management

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in the Aerospace, Manufacturing, Marine or Automotive Industry
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, high pressure fluid/pneumatic systems, or heavy equipment, ideally within the aerospace industry
• Experience using power tools, hand tools, and calibrated tooling
• Must have exceptional time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of temperature, pressure, and flow measurement devices, mechanical and electrical systems, and propulsion engines. Skill in operating and manipulating machinery with great manual dexterity. Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to rapidly adapt to changes in direction while working in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.

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.