Job Description

About HeliMods

HeliMods is an internationally renowned aerospace technology company, operating from advanced facilities on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast.

We operate a suite of vertically integrated soft and hard infrastructure that supports our talented team of technologists, engineers and manufacturing experts to deliver world-class solutions for our customers.

Founder owned and led, with an objective to deliver complex solutions that enhance aviation programs and human endeavours, we innovate industry-leading aerospace products and systems that enable our customers to perform a range of critical missions, including emergency medical retrieval, search and rescue, aerial policing and disaster relief.

Our technology solutions are implemented at network level and make lasting contributions to communities across entire states, territories and countries.

In keeping with our Strategic Plan, HeliMods is growing nationally and in select global markets. To support our growth plans we are currently seeking to appoint new team members to work in our dynamic environment.

The Opportunity

HeliMods are seeking talented CNC Machine Operators with a passion for technology, automation, and digital production to join our team.

To support our increasing production requirements, the workings hours for this role will be 12:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday to Thursday With a three-day weekend every week, you can enjoy the perks of work-life balance without compromising your career growth!

You’ll be interfacing with advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies as HeliMods continues its evolution of advanced manufacturing.

In your role you will

• Create basic program and operate CNC routers.
• Operate 3 and 5 axis CNC machines (including HAAS VMC/UMC/Mill-Turn machines).
• Drive best-practice within design for machined component manufacture and quality.
• Complete part conformity and verification.
• Own continuous improvement initiatives within machining to decrease run times, increase machine utilisation, and improve part quality.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant trade or industry qualifications.
• 4+ years’ experience in the aerospace, automotive or other high precision industry desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience with HAAS or equivalent high-speed machining centres, including tooling and work holding desirable.
• Experience in proving CAM, 1st of type production, and integrating with an engineering team.

A top performer in this role will

• Be committed to ongoing skills development.
• Have strong, effective communication skills.
• Be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.

What we need for you to proceed

• To submit a full application, please include a cover letter and CV.

Inherent Requirements

• Due to the nature and privilege of information, and in accordance with Australian Standards for Workforce Screening (ISO 4811-2022), it is an inherent requirement that a security screening process (including a police check) are undertaken prior to employment.
• Applicants must be located in or willing to relocate to the Sunshine Coast.

HeliMods utilises afternoon rates and overtime rates for hours worked in excess of 38. We will provide an indication of approximate earnings with shortlisted candidates to ensure this aligns with their expectations.