Model Shop Machinist

Agilent Technologies; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Toolmaker - CNC Specialist fitter to join our prototype machine shop. You will work with the product development team to turn designs into reality, and provide manufacturing support on part rework and fixtures.

You should be skilled in manual lathe and mill with tight tolerances, CNC programming, and strong drawing interpretation with GD&T. Knowledge of Siemens NX/NX CAM, SolidWorks, SolidCam or Fusion 360 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in Fitting and Turning or Tool Making.
• Experience in a low volume production or prototype facility.
• High skill level on manual lathe & mill, working to low tolerances.
• CNC programming experience.
• Strong drawing comprehension with a good understanding of GD&T.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD/CAM Software (e.g. Siemens NX and Siemens NX CAM, Solidworks, Solidcam and Fusion360) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Turn product designs into reality in the prototype machine shop.
• Provide manufacturing support on part rework activities.
• Fabricate jigs/fixtures to improve ease of manufacturing.
• Operate machines and program CNC equipment as required.
• Collaborate with product development to solve engineering problems.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

Manual lathe

Manual mill

Fitting & Turning

Low volume prototyping

Education

Trade qualifications in Fitting and Turning or Tool Making

Tools

Siemens NX

NX CAM

SolidWorks

SolidCam

Fusion 360

Job description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

We are currently seeking an experienced and practical Toolmaker - CNC Specialist fitter to work in our prototype machine shop. You will be required to work in a flexible manner with the product development team to turn product designs into reality. In additional, you will also be providing manufacturing support on part rework activities, fabricating jigs/fixture to improve the ease of manufacturing. This role would suit someone who has strong machining skills, but who also is creative and able to solve engineering problems. In addition to machine operation and programming the successful candidate will also be a craftsman, good with all manner of hand tools and enjoy creating sophisticated precision parts.

Qualifications

Trade Qualifications in Fitting and Turning or Tool Making

Experience in a low volume production or prototype facility

High skill level on manual lathe & mill, working to low tolerances

CNC programming experience

Strong drawing comprehension with a good understanding of GD&T

Knowledge of 3D CAD/CAM Software (e.g. Siemens NX and Siemens NX CAM, Solidworks, Solidcam and Fusion360) would be an advantage

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