At a Glance
- Tasks: Support innovative engineering projects through fabrication, machining, and prototyping.
- Company: Join CSIRO, Australia's leading science agency making a real-world impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible work arrangements.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking science and technology while solving unique challenges.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering and problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 96000 - 96000 $ per year.
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Role highlights:
- Support world-class science through fabrication and prototyping.
- Apply welding and machining skills to unique engineering projects.
- Grow your CNC and advanced manufacturing capabilities at CSIRO.
About CSIRO:
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.
CSIRO is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join the Engineering and Technical Services (ETS) team in Hobart. In this hands-on role, you will help deliver innovative engineering solutions that support a diverse range of scientific research and technology development activities across CSIRO.
Working closely with engineers, scientists and technical specialists, you will undertake fabrication, machining, welding and prototyping activities that contribute directly to the development, testing and improvement of research equipment and systems. No two days are the same, with the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, applying established engineering techniques while also contributing ideas and practical solutions to unique technical challenges.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified mechanical professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern workshop equipment and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. You'll be supported to broaden your skills and experience, including exposure to CAD/CAM systems, CNC technologies and advanced manufacturing methods, while helping deliver science that makes a real-world impact.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Provide mechanical and technical engineering support to research projects through the Engineering and Technical Services facility.
- Fabricate, modify and maintain equipment and components used in scientific research and engineering development activities.
- Design or adapt equipment, techniques and processes to meet project requirements and client needs.
- Conduct technical testing, investigations, measurements and analysis, including associated calculations and reporting.
- Maintain and troubleshoot complex equipment and support ongoing research operations.
- Collaborate effectively with scientists, engineers, suppliers and colleagues across multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide guidance, instruction and support to colleagues as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and safe work practices across the team.
Location and office arrangements: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: AU$76k – AU$96k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
- A Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) or equivalent trade qualification.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and deliver work under the general direction of senior technical staff.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability and willingness to contribute innovative ideas and solutions in support of scientific research activities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in welding techniques, including TIG, MIG and MMA.
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, CAD/CAM software and drawing packages.
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, CNC programming and operation of CNC lathes and milling machines, including 5-axis machining.
- Rigging or dogging qualifications, working-at-heights certification, and/or forklift or medium rigid truck licences.
Applications for this position are open to Australian / New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.
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Contact Details:
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Recruitment Team
