CNC Machinist - Programmer Setter (Afternoon Shift)

About Us

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication. Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications.

Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

To produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Shift time: 1:45pm - 9:51pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with shift supervisors on shift hand over to ensure correct process is maintained.

• Programming using CADCAM Software and editing programs as required.

• Building complex fixture assemblies based of Solidworks assembly drawings & instructions.

• Setting up and maintain tooling based of SolidCAM tool library information..

• Supervise the machines while they execute the toolpaths and make any necessary adjustments or improvements to ensure compliant first parts.

• Inspect and measure in process & finished products and compare them with part requirements

• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.

• Operating within CEA’s quality Production, Engineering, Quality Management and WHS standards.

• Perform factory and administrative duties as directed.

• Setting and loading of CNC machines when required.

Our Benefits

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year

• Generous superannuation of 14.0%

• Free Car Parking

• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence Reserve & Voluntary Emergency Services leave

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Defence Health Insurance

• Salary Packaging

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Developmen

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Must be eligible to successfully apply and maintain a Baseline AGSVA clearance. A requirement of this clearance is to be an Australian Citizen.

• CNC Machinist with a minimum of 5 year post trade Computer Numerical Control (CNC) experience or completion of Certificate IV Engineering CNC.

• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to maintain focus and sound hand/eye coordination skills.

• Competent in use of Manual Machining, CNC Machining, Fitting and Fabrication and precision Measuring tools, hand tools at an advanced level.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.

• Competent in use of Microsoft applications including Excel/Word.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

• Ability to make sound decisions to ensure compliant parts, safety and consistency

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing organisation priorities and ambiguous environments.

• Current First Aid accreditation.

Eligibility

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Baseline

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted