Senior Composite Technician

at  Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd

ALL ORBITS, ALL PLANETS - JOIN US ON OUR JOURNEY

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.
As an experienced member of the Composites team, the Senior Composites Technician will support the Lead Composites Technician to ensure the smooth running of the composites department. They will document and communicate across all stakeholders in an efficient and timely manner whilst adhering to Gilmour Space policies and procedures.
This is for an afternoon shift being 1:30-9:30pm.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Level 3 Trade qualification in Aerospace, Marine, or similar trade
• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace, marine or automotive manufacturing
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

WE RECOGNISE YOU MAY NOT MEET ALL OF THE BELOW, BUT DON’T LET THAT DETER YOU. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR HARD WORKERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM, SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? LET’S SEND AUSTRALIA TO SPACE!

• Hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience
• Experience taking products from prototype through to volume production
• Experience with rapidly introducing process improvements

You will be joining a team that is working together to achieve the unimaginable for human access to space. You will be encouraged to reach your highest potential through continuous learning and embracing change. This role also offers:

• Unique opportunity to join a rocket company based on the Gold Coast, Australia
• Experience the buzz of working and contributing towards a rocket launch- Join the team now to be onboard in time for our launch date
• Work in a passionate, vibrant and welcoming team that’s driven by its culture that emphasizes safety and conducts initiatives such as team BBQs
• Expand your skills and knowledge into the innovative aerospace industry
• Easy access from the M

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do.

• Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly evolving production environment
• Train technicians on best-in-class operations practices by driving process improvement workshops; providing training and information briefs on key topics; and demonstrating solutions in the area
• Apply process improvement methodologies and tools to reduce manufacturing build hours and quality issues; increase production rates; and remove waste from complex processes
• Produce prototype and/or test articles
• General composite technician activities
• Other duties as requested by Managemen