CNC Machinist | Defence Contract
Location: Henderson, WA
Duration: Approx. 9
-month contract
Pay Rate: $78.66
days| $90.46
afternoons
| Penalties
& Allowances
Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for an exciting 9-month contract opportunity with a leading Defence client based in Henderson, WA. This role is ideal for a trade-qualified machinist
with strong CNC milling and turning
experience, ideally gained within Defence, submarines, marine, or heavy industrial
environments.
About the Role
You will be responsible for producing high-quality machined components safely, accurately, and efficiently using CNC equipment, tooling, and a range of materials. Working in a highly regulated Defence environment, you will interpret technical drawings, set up machinery and parts, operate CNC lathes and/or mills, measure and record dimensions, and complete maintenance tasks
as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Australian citizenship, essential for Defence site requirements
• Mechanical Trade Certificate
in Machining or Fitting/Machining
• Proven experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills
• Experience with both milling and turning
• Ability to set up CNC machinery
and components accurately
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to measure, record, and verify part dimensions
• Experience completing maintenance tasks
• White Card
• Confined Space Certification, with VOC
completed within the past 6 months
• National Police Clearance
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment
• Defence, submarine, marine, or heavy industrial experience, highly regarded
• Experience with Okuma CNC machines, highly desirable
What’s on Offer
• Competitive hourly rates
with afternoon shift uplift, penalties, and allowances
• Long-term contract opportunity
of approximately 9 months
• Work with a respected Defence client
in Henderson
• Opportunity to apply your CNC skills
in a specialist, high-quality manufacturing environment
Apply Now
If you are a skilled CNC Machinist looking for your next Defence or heavy industrial contract opportunity, apply today with your current resume outlining your relevant experience.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
