Tool Maker

As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges.

Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation.

**Responsibilities**:
We are currently seeking an experienced and practical fitter and turner or tool maker to work in our prototype machine shop. As a key member in the model shop working in the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, you will be responsible for:

- supporting the NPI projects from conceptual design to manufacturing release and turning product design into reality.
- be required to work with the product development team closely to explore and challenge the limits of the design
- providing manufacturing support including part rework activities and fabricating jigs/fixture to improve the ease of manufacturing.

**Qualifications**:
Key skills required:

- Trade Qualifications in Fitting and Turning or Toolmaking
- Experience in a low volume production or prototype facility
- High skill level on manual lathe & mill, working to tight tolerances
- Experience in CNC programming
- Strong drawing comprehension with a good understanding of GD&T, MBD knowledge an advantage or equivalent experience
- A teammate with strong communication
- A person with a “can-do” demeanor
- Knowledge of 3D CAD/CAM Software (e.g. Siemens NX and Siemens NX CAM, Solidworks and SolidCAM, Fusion 360 CAM) would be highly regarded
- Experience in 3D printing would also be an advantage

This position is located in Mulgrave, Australia.

**Additional Details**

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

**Travel Required**:No

**Shift**:Day

**Duration**:No End Date

**Job Function**:R&D