Aerospace Technician

HeliMods is an internationally renowned aerospace technology company, operating from a world-class facility on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

We operate a full suite of vertically integrated soft and hard infrastructure to support our highly advanced aerospace capability at our high-technology, purpose-built facility.

Our innovative, world-leading aerospace products enable our customers to perform critical missions, including emergency medical retrieval, search and rescue, aerial policing, and disaster relief.

In line with our Strategic Plan, we are growing nationally and in select global markets. We are currently seeking experienced professionals to join our dynamic production team and support our growth plans.

We are looking for an experienced Aerospace Technician - Production Assembly and Quality Inspection specialist with a minimum of 5 years' relevant industry experience, preferably in advanced manufacturing within the aerospace or automotive industry. The role involves performing production assembly and quality inspection operations to a high standard on complex parts with limited supervision using tools in accordance with production process data.

You will be part of a growing production team interfacing with some of the most advanced engineering manufacturing technology in the industry.

• Perform production assembly and quality inspection operations
• Engage closely with Engineering and Production teams on First of Type assembly processes, capturing required assembly information to inform the evolution of production processes
• Understand and interpret production process data (e.g. Parts Manufacturing Information - PMI, Assembly work instructions, Commercial Specifications, Tools etc.)
• Report issues and defects relating to production operations, following non-conformity processes, and performing rework order process operations when required
• Maintain accurate records and traceability of production process operations, including inputs and outputs
• Perform verification process operations on input parts and assemblies using company and industry standard testing tools and approaches
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Collaborate with production team members to achieve DIFOT
• Maintain work centres and production areas to a high level of cleanliness
• Engage with engineering and production teams to provide feedback for production process data
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues at mechanical assembly work centres
• Perform required quality processes, including checking and maintaining calibrated tools and equipment used in mechanical assembly work centre operations

• Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications
• Minimum 5 years' experience, preferably in advanced manufacturing within the aerospace or automotive industry
• Proven experience performing manual mechanical assembly

$65,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience

We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a unique organisational structure that enables our people to be agile, responsive, and empowered to make decisions quickly.