Spaceflight Composites Technician

Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a skilled Composites Technician to join our Queensland facility. You will perform high-precision composites manufacturing, including lamination, vacuum bagging, curing, and surface finishing, contributing to rocket-grade structures.

The role requires a trade qualification in polymers/composites, at least four years of hands-on experience, and the ability to obtain an NV1 security clearance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Polymer Processing, Composites, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in composites manufacturing.
• Must be capable of obtaining and clearing an NV Level 1 Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support extended winding activities and shifts as required.
• Perform composites manufacturing tasks to the highest industry standard.
• Read, interpret, and execute technical drawings and procedures.
• Lamination, wet layup, vacuum bagging, curing with autoclaves and ovens.
• Quality control and precision finishing of composite components.

Skills

Composites manufacturing experience

NV Level 1 Security Clearance

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Initiative

Work autonomously

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Trade qualification in Polymer Processing/Composites

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a skilled Composites Technician to join our Queensland facility. You will perform high-precision composites manufacturing, including lamination, vacuum bagging, curing, and surface finishing, contributing to rocket-grade structures.

The role requires a trade qualification in polymers/composites, at least four years of hands-on experience, and the ability to obtain an NV1 security clearance.