Rocket Manufacturing Technician (Mechanical) – Aerospace

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

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.