1st Class Machinist

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and inclusive workplace that values your wellbeing and diverse perspectives. As a leading player in the defence sector, this opportunity for a 1st Class CNC Machinist offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to meaningful projects. Enjoy a range of benefits, including annual leave, overtime, and relocation support, while working on exciting defence projects. This role is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive and thriving atmosphere. Bring your skills in CNC machining and manual fitting to a company that truly values its people and their contributions.

Benefits

Four weeks of annual leave

Overtime

Uniform

Onsite canteen

Shares after one year of service

Domestic relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining with a mechanical trade certificate.
• Ability to maintain a defence security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC machining tasks related to defence requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality staff to ensure compliance with project standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Fitting

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical trade certificate

Job description

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At BAE Systems Australia, we do interesting work that matters, enjoy what we do, grow our careers, and encourage you to be yourself. We operate in a thriving sector, leading in exciting and meaningful projects that push boundaries and produce innovative technology. Our collective efforts contribute to our success and make the impossible possible.

Recognized for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, our culture is shaped by shared passion and driven by our people, making BAE Systems Australia a great place to work.

About the Opportunity

We have exciting opportunities for 1st Class Machinists and Fitters to join our Battle Space Integrated Solutions Business Unit based at Edinburgh Parks, South Australia. With multiple large, long-term contracts won by our Advanced Manufacturing division, we seek experienced 1st Class CNC Machinists capable across various CNC machine types, manual machining, and fitting, to join our day, afternoon, and night shift teams.

As a 1st Class CNC Machinist, you will enjoy four weeks of annual leave, overtime, RDOs, uniform, onsite canteen, all within a temperature-controlled environment. Shares are available after one year of service, and domestic relocation support is provided for eligible candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CNC machining tasks related to defence requirements.
• Undertake CNC component machining across a range of machines for defence projects to meet schedules.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for engineering systems and defect reporting for traceability.
• Collaborate with Quality staff to ensure compliance with project quality standards.
• Follow safety, health, and environment procedures and adhere to quality systems.
• Identify and report potential or known quality issues.
• Contribute to process and procedure improvements.
• Validate parts during manufacturing.

About You

• Mechanical trade certificate.
• Experience in CNC machining.
• Manual machining and fitting experience (preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance of 'Baseline' and be cleared for ITAR.
• Strong team focus and a positive attitude.
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders.

We consider potential and encourage applications even if all criteria are not met.

About Us

Join a workplace that cares about your wellbeing. Our diverse team values varied perspectives, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. As Australia's largest defence company, connected globally, we offer many career paths—whether traditional or unconventional. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. As part of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant. For more information on benefits and our recruitment process, visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

This role requires a Defence security clearance. Applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain the necessary clearances.