1st Class Machinist

Regional Services; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking experienced 1st Class CNC Machinists to join their team in Edinburgh, Scotland. The role involves CNC machining tasks on various defence projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and documentation for traceability. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical trade certificate and CNC machining experience, along with a strong team focus and effective communication skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Four weeks’ annual leave

Access to overtime

On-site canteen

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have CNC machining and manual machining experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for CNC machining tasks for defence projects.
• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Document engineering systems for traceability.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Manual machining and fitting experience

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong team focus

Can do attitude

Education

Mechanical trade certificate

Job description

Overview

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have exciting opportunities for 1st Class CNC Machinists to join our Battlespace Integrated Solutions Business Unit based at Edinburgh Parks, South Australia.

Advanced Manufacturing has won multiple large long-term contracts. We are seeking experienced 1st Class CNC Machinists for multiple positions who are capable across multiple CNC machine types, manual machining, and with fitting experience to join our day, afternoon and night shift teams. As the 1st CNC Class Machinist, you will receive four weeks’ annual leave, access to overtime, RDOs, uniform, access to on site canteen, all in the comfort of a temperature controlled working environment. Shares after one year of service.

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for computer numerical control (CNC) machining tasks associated with defence requirements
• Undertake CNC component machining who is flexible across a range of CNC machines on various defence projects to meet scheduled requirements.
• Ensure that all appropriate documentation for engineering systems and defect reporting are 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

• A Mechanical trade certificate
• CNC machining experience
• Manual Machining and Fitting experience (preferred)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance of “Baseline” and be cleared for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• A strong team focus and a can do attitude
• The ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• The availability to work from 7.00am until 3.30pm Monday-Friday (day shift)
• The availability to work from 3.00pm until 12.00am Monday-Thursday
• The availability to work from 12.00pm until 8.00am Sunday-Thursday (night shift)

At BAE Systems Australia, we support flexible work arrangements, including taking one day off every month.

We believe in hiring for potential, and we know that some candidates 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 a 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 is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.