Welder

Gilmour Space; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space seeks a talented Welder to join our manufacturing team at our state-of-the-art facility between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

You will weld, assemble and fabricate metal structures, read technical drawings, meet tight tolerances and operate forklifts and heavy equipment as part of building rockets in Australia.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
• MIG and TIG welding of aluminium to a high standard.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld, assemble, and fabricate various metal structures and sub-assembly components.
• Work with hand tools, grinders, linishers etc.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions.
• Meet tasking targets set by supervisor.
• Check work after completion of each operation to ensure it matches drawings.
• Work to tight tolerances.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
• Perform cutting, filing, and weld preparation of sheet metal and plate parts.
• Perform other related duties to ensure an efficient work environment.

Skills

MIG and TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Aluminium welding precision

Forklift operation/licence

NV1 security clearance eligible

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

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 Welder 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:

• Weld, assemble, and fabricate various metal structures and sub-assembly components
• Work with hand tools, grinders, linishers etc.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
• Meet tasking targets set by supervisor
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing
• Work to tight tolerances
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Perform cutting, filing, and weld preparation of sheet metal and plate piece parts
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
• MIG and TIG welding of aluminium to a high standard
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 2 + years of welding experience
• 5+ years of experience in welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminium or titanium
• Experience in aerospace, aviation or motorsport where tight tolerances must be achieved
• Jobbing shop experience
• Proficient in blueprint reading and lay out
• Knowledge and experience completing welds that pass visual before being X-rayed or dye penned
• Current Forklift and/or confined space licence

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.