Introduction:
About us:
Take your career to new heights with Marand Marand is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds complex equipment, tooling, and bespoke products for top-tier clients including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Carbon Revolution.
We offer complete manufacturing solutions, from project management and design to installation, commissioning, ongoing support, and spare parts. Our team is known for successfully delivering complex technology transfers and supporting major defence and industrial programs both locally and internationally.
Marand is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.
Join Marand and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and your career growth — all while working on exciting projects that make a real impact.
Description:
Position Overview:
As Lead CNC Machinist, you will be reporting to the Shift Supervisor, playing a pivotal role in our Machining Team. This position is responsible for setting up and using CNC machines to turn / lathe / cut varying sizes of metal to produce precision pieces used in complex pieces of equipment for industries such as Defence and Aerospace.
Key Responsibilities:
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Set up and operate CNC lathes and or mills.
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Work to the standards in place and our internal work instructions.
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Ensure all components produced meet specifications using appropriate measuring equipment such as micrometres, Vernier, gauges, and Bore Gauges etc.
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Operating the equipment safely and competently in accordance with Marand's and OH&S standards and ensuring that good safety and housekeeping are in order.
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Must be able to contribute to continuous improvement techniques to improve output, quality, cost and delivery.
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Maintain production quality and minimise scrap and rework.
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Assist team members to resolve problems.
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Assist supervisor to train team members.
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Analyse work practices to ensure any toolpath, fixturing and or program improvements.
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Control use of resources within your area to achieve both maximum utilization and minimum wastage.
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Maintain oversight of parts manufacture through the machining processes and ensure it's on time and quality requirements are being met.
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Assist in running of daily stand-up meetings to discuss QCDSM with team.
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Maintain 5S standards throughout department and look at improvements. Liaise with the Supervisor to implement.
Skills and Experiences:
Required skills, experience and qualifications:
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Trade Qualification: A relevant qualification in CNC machining or Cert III Engineering (Fitter and Turner preferable) or equivalent in Machining background
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Technical experience: Min. 3 yrs. experience in CNC machine setting, operation, drawing interpretation, use of measuring tools, etc.
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Proven experience operating CNC Lathes and Mills.
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Experience with Okuma machines highly advantageous..
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Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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A flexible, adaptable and team-oriented approach
What Marand can offer you:
We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. Through the diversity of our business and commitment to personal and career development, we can provide you a new exciting opportunity so you can achieve your full potential. We currently offer our employees:
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Interesting work within the defence, aerospace and automotive industries.
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Permanent, ongoing work offered on commencement.
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Shorter shifts on Fridays, go home early and enjoy your weekend
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Guaranteed salary increases each year.
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Extra day of paid leave (Monday before Melbourne Cup).
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Monthly BBQ's.
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Opportunity to further develop your skills working with an iconic Australian Manufacturer
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Great team culture, where safety is our top priority
Additional Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.
Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check, obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance, and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.
We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please note that any correspondence in relation to your application will be sent from hr-
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