Manufacturing Technician- Structures

Defence Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Structures to join our team building rockets in Australia. The role focuses on assembling, repairing and installing vehicle structures, using sheet metal, fasteners and precision tools on our Bowen facility.

You will work closely with Engineering, Planning and Manufacturing to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications, perform inspections and contribute to safety, cost, and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Trade qualification in Aerospace, Fitting, or similar trade.
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, marine or automotive industry.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.
• Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or valid work entitlements required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, repair and install launch vehicle structural components.
• Use sheet metal and fabrication machinery to cut, bend, form, punch or stamp.
• Align, fit, shim and trim parts to engineering specs.
• Drill, ream, countersink and deburr components for assembly.
• Apply sealants, primer, adhesives and protective finishes.
• Install and secure fasteners using pneumatic and hand tools.
• Operate brake press, CNC roller and PEM fastener installations.
• Perform in-process and final inspections for quality and compliance.
• Ensure work complies with procedures and regulatory obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and cost.
• Maintain relationships with Engineering, Planning, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Hand tools & measuring

Communication

Education

Level 3 Trade qualification in Aerospace/Fitting

Tools

Forklift operation

Cranes

Measuring equipment

Sheet metal fabrication machinery

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 - Structures' 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:

• Assemble, modify, repair and install launch vehicles structural components


• Use sheet metal and fabrication machinery to cut, bend, form, punch or stamp


• Align, fit, shim, and trim parts to engineering specifications


• Drill, ream, countersink and deburr components for assembly


• Apply sealants, primer, adhesives and protective finishes as required


• Install and secure fasteners using pneumatic and hand tools


• Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly


• Operate brake press, large CNC roller, install PEM fastener


• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure quality and compliance


• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, engineering requirements and regulatory obligations


• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and cost


• Maintain effective working relationships with Engineering, Planning, Quality and Manufacturing teams


• Other duties as requested by Management

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Level 3 Trade qualification in Aerospace, Fitting, or similar trade


• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, marine or automotive industry

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company


• High-volume manufacturing experience


• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering, Planning and Manufacturing


• Ability to rapidly adapt to changes in direction while working in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with the proper usage of mechanics hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment.


• Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and to check dimensions


• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications


• Experience operating computing equipment and in Microsoft Office applications


• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment


• Experience with configuration management, non-conformance reporting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.


• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

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.