Experienced CNC Machinist

Join Our Award-Winning Team – Toolmaker/CNC Machinist at DefendTex

As winner of the 2024 and 2023 Defence Innovator of the Year and finalist in 2025, our values of integrity, innovation, professionalism and passion are at the for front of everything we do. Our vision is to be a world leader in defence innovation through developing and delivering innovative defence technologies to military and law enforcement communities around the world.

 Our talented multi-disciplinary team work on innovative and diverse defence projects supporting our vision to be the world leader in defence innovation.  This is an exciting period of growth for us and we are looking for a driven Toolmaker/ CNC Machinist to join our team.

 As Toolmaker/CNC Machinist at DefendTex you will support the Engineering team to develop leading edge products and systems for use in tomorrow’s defence technology.

 You will have experience in:

·       Extensive CNC machining experience

·       Experience in programming, setting and running CNC mills and lathes (5-axis multi-tasking machine experience highly desirable)

·       CAD/CAM programming

·       Selection and application of tooling

·       Metrology of machined components

·       Manual machining practices

You need:

·       Trade Qualified Fitter and Turner / CNC Machinist

·       Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

·       Understanding of Fanuc/ISO G Code

·       Ability to satisfy Baseline Security Clearance

·       As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA

 Desirable:

·       Forklift licence

·       Welding with MIG, TIG and Arc

Team work is critical to us so you must be a team player, able to work in a mixed discipline environment ensuring your work integrates and functions first time, every time. You will be a good communicator, self-starter, independent worker, problem solver and champion of safe working practices.

We offer:

-        Competitive remuneration

-        Exciting projects and industry leading innovations

-        Professional learning and development opportunities

-        Opportunity to innovate and see it come to life

We are committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equality are embedded throughout our organisation for the benefit of our customers and our employees. We strive for a positive and engaging workplace where mental health and wellbeing are supported.   We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you are looking for a unique and exciting opportunity, we look forward to your application.

To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter, and take the first step toward joining our talented team at DefendTex!