Rocket Structures Technician – Build Space Launchers

Gilmour Space Technologies; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies in Yatala, QLD, AU seeks a Manufacturing Technician - Structures to assemble, modify and install launch vehicle structural components using sheet metal and fabrication machinery. The role requires hands-on fabrication and precise alignment to engineering specs.

You will read drawings, support quality inspections, and collaborate with Engineering, Planning and Manufacturing teams to ensure safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, marine or automotive industries.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tools

Education

NV1 Clearance preferred

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Measuring equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies in Yatala, QLD, AU seeks a Manufacturing Technician - Structures to assemble, modify and install launch vehicle structural components using sheet metal and fabrication machinery. The role requires hands-on fabrication and precise alignment to engineering specs.

You will read drawings, support quality inspections, and collaborate with Engineering, Planning and Manufacturing teams to ensure safe, efficient production.