$76,277 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation Edinburgh - SA The Role Advanced Warhead Technologies (AWT) group, Sensor and Effectors Division requires the services of a mechanical tradesperson that is able to perform precision machining, CNC operations, welding, resin casting and 3-D prototyping.
This role provides immediate support to the needs of experimental and trials work programs run by the Advanced Warheads Technologies (AWT) group.
The technician will provide precision machinist support to the experimental programs and field trials that are run within the AWT group and other groups situated in the Explosives Ordnance Precinct (EOP).
Typically, the technician is required to make last minute changes or modifications to components or manufacture necessary hardware during the actual conduct of the above experimental programs and a large portion of the required work will need to be delivered within very short timelines.
The successful candidate will also be required to routinely attend and support remote field trials at locations such as Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield and Woomera Test Range.
About our Team Advanced Warhead Technologies (AWT), is a group within Sensor and Effectors Division based at Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group - Edinburgh, South Australia.
The AWT group provides a sovereign R&D capability to design, prototype and characterise advanced warheads and energetic materials to transform future ADF warfighting capabilities.
The AWT group is comprised of chemists, engineers, physicists and various technical specialists who conduct R&D focused on novel warhead concepts for advanced weapon systems and emerging and disruptive energetic materials technologies.
It conducts the majority of the work in a variety of on-site laboratories and facilities but also conducts testing at various ADF test ranges throughout the country.
Our Ideal Candidate The mechanical tradesperson/precision machinist will have the following skills; Ability to act under limited direction and determine the best manufacturing processes Experience with high precision machining e.g.
warhead, fuze and vacuum components; Experience with NC machine tools with and without Conversational Controllers, e.g.
lathes, mills and wire cutters; Understanding of, and experience with machine cutting tools; Use of casting moulds and associated vacuum systems; Ability to understand and produce detailed engineering drawings; Examples of typical components that they may be required to manufacture/modify/assemble include: Transducer and gauge mounts Specialised test stands Casting molds and pressing dies Warhead casings and other associated hardware Bespoke tooling used in the assembly/disassembly of munitions Experience in independently managing and maintaining mechanical fabrication workshops WHS awareness and ability to train others on processes/equipment in accordance with WHS requirements Information Pack Opens in new window