1st Class CNC Machinist
Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia · Full Time
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- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Mechanical trade certificate
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance at Baseline level with authorization for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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Job description
About the Role
Based in Edinburgh Parks, South Australia, this opportunity invites skilled machinists to join BAE Systems' Battlespace Integrated Solutions Business Unit. As a 1st Class CNC Machinist, you will engage with advanced manufacturing projects supporting defence requirements. This position offers multiple shifts across day, afternoon, and night with benefits such as four weeks annual leave, overtime options, rostered days off (RDOs), uniform provision, on-site canteen, and a climate-controlled work environment. Eligible employees may also receive shares after one year of service.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CNC machinery to produce components adhering to defence standards on various projects.
- Adapt to working on several CNC machine types while handling manual machining and fitting tasks as required.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for engineering systems and defect traceability.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance personnel to meet stringent project quality criteria.
- Strictly follow safety, health, environmental and quality protocols established by BAE Systems.
- Identify and report any quality or process-related issues impacting product or service standards.
- Contribute recommendations to refine company processes and operational procedures.
- Validate manufactured parts ensuring full compliance with specifications.
Candidate Profile
- Possession of a Mechanical trade certificate.
- Demonstrated experience operating CNC machines.
- Familiarity with manual machining and fitting is advantageous.
- Capability to gain and retain a Baseline defence security clearance with approval for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Strong team collaboration skills paired with a proactive attitude.
- Effective communication abilities across all workplace levels.
- Availability to work assigned shift hours: 7:00am–3:30pm (Mon–Fri day shift), 3:00pm–12:00am (Mon–Fri afternoon shift), or 12:00pm–8:00am (Sun–Thu night shift).
Why Choose BAE Systems?
Joining BAE Systems means embracing a career filled with purpose, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. The workplace promotes inclusiveness, values diversity, and supports wellbeing financially and personally. Additional benefits include veteran support programs, recognition as an employer of choice for women, and leadership in candidate experience. Reasonable accommodations during recruitment are available on request.
Additional Information
- Role requires Australian citizenship due to defence security clearance prerequisites.
- Security clearance eligibility and maintenance are mandatory, considering ITAR regulations affect role suitability based on nationality.
Minimum education
Diploma / ITI / Vocational