About Marand Precision Engineering
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.
Position Overview:
As a key team member of the machining team at our Geelong facility, you will be responsible for setting up and operating our CNC machines to produce machine parts to the highest standard, consistently meeting our clients' detailed specifications. Various positions are available within our large and small machine teams, both on day and afternoon shift.
Key Responsibilities:
* Solid experience programming and operating CNC lathes and/or mills – big or small - within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
* Applying your technical knowledge to correctly select and use appropriate measuring equipment to ensure your work is compliant with specifications.
* Working alongside your team mates to make a positive contribution to the group's output and results.
* Set fixtures and dimensionally inspect parts.
* Select and use the appropriate measuring equipment.
* Read and understand engineering drawings including a comprehensive understanding of GD&T.
* Requires high attention to detail and working to high tolerances.
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:
* Interesting work within the defence, aerospace and automotive industries.
* Permanent, ongoing work offered on commencement.
* Shorter shifts on Fridays, go home early and enjoy your weekend
* Guaranteed salary increases each year.
* Extra day of paid leave (Monday before Melbourne Cup).
* Monthly BBQ's.
* Opportunity to further develop your skills working with an iconic Australian Manufacturer
* Great team culture, where safety is our top priority
Qualification:
* Trade Qualification: A relevant qualification in CNC machining or Cert III Engineering (Fitter and Turner preferable) or equivalent in Machining background
* Technical experience: Min. 3 yrs. experience in CNC machine setting, operation, drawing interpretation, use of measuring tools, etc.
* Proven experience operating CNC Lathes and Mills.
* Experience with Okuma machines highly advantageous..
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* A flexible, adaptable and team-oriented approach
As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a police check and pre-employment medical assessment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Referral program
* Salary packaging
* Visa sponsorship
Application Question(s):
* Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
* What's your expected hourly rate?
Experience:
* CNC Machining: 3 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person