Machinist

Job Description

1st Class Machinist

BAE are currently seeking 1st Class Machinist at the Osborne Naval Shipyards

Permanent Long Term Career Opportunity on Major Defence Shipbuilding Program

9 Day Fortnight

$49.45 an hour

At BAE Systems Australia

Do interesting work that MATTERS

ENJOY what you do

GROW your career

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a 1st Class Machinist to join our Mechanical team based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia.

We are seeking an experienced 1st Class CNC Machinist who is capable across multiple CNC machine types, manual machining, and with fitting experience to join our day shift teams. As the 1st CNC Class Machinist, you will receive four weeks’ annual leave, RDOs, uniform, access to on-site canteen.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake CNC component machining across a range of CNC machines to meet scheduled requirements.
• Manual Milling, turning, and fitting of complex components.
• Supporting Apprentices in day-to-day learning and skill development as required
• Ensure that all appropriate documentation for engineering systems and defect reporting is incorporated for traceability
• Liaise with BAE Systems’ Quality staff to ensure compliance with project quality requirements
• Comply with BAE Systems Safety, Health, and Environment procedures with the requirements of the BAE Systems’ Quality systems as they relate to respective areas of activity
• Alert the organisation to potential or known problems that affect the quality of BAE Systems’ products and services
• Provide input and offering recommendations for the improvement of company processes and procedures
• Validate parts as they are manufactured

About YOU

The successful candidate must possess a broad range of Mechanical Skills that should include

• A Mechanical trade certificate
• CNC and Manual Machining experience.
• Experience in programming and operating Mazak CNC mills and lathes would be an advantage.
• Experience in In-situ machining would be desirable.
• Fitting experience would also be an advantage.
• Experience and willingness to work with and develop Apprentices
• The ability to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance.
• A strong team focus and a can-do attitude.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• The ability to follow BAE Maritime Australia Process instructions and complete the appropriate documentation requirements.
• A committed approach to BAE Maritime Australia Safety Policies.

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.