CAM Programmer/CNC Machinist

About HeliMods

HeliMods is an internationally renowned aerospace technology company, operating from advanced facilities on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast.

We operate a suite of vertically integrated soft and hard infrastructure that supports our talented team of technologists, engineers and manufacturing experts to deliver world-class solutions for our customers.

Founder owned and led, with an objective to deliver complex solutions that enhance aviation programs and human endeavours, we innovate industry-leading aerospace products and systems that enable our customers to perform a range of critical missions, including emergency medical retrieval, search and rescue, aerial policing and disaster relief.

Our technology solutions are implemented at network level and make lasting contributions to communities across entire states, territories and countries.

In keeping with our Strategic Plan, HeliMods is growing nationally and in select global markets. To support our growth plans we are currently seeking to appoint new team members to work in our dynamic environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented CAM Programmer/CNC Machinist with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience, preferably with experience in advanced manufacturing within the aerospace industry. With a passion for technology, automation and digital production, you’ll be regularly interfacing with our CAM Programmers and Machinists as HeliMods continues its evolution of advanced manufacturing.

In your role you will be responsible for:

• Generating timely, high quality CAM data/NC code to suit HeliMods’ expanding range of machines (including 3 and 5+ axis HAAS machines).
• Providing direct assistance to production team as required; operating CNC machines, assisting with QC processes and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing review and feedback on designs in relation to their manufacturability.
• Creating estimates of time required to generate CAM data in support of both internal projects and “Build-to-Blueprint” external manufacturing jobs.
• Performing checking and providing feedback on CAM data generated by others in the team.
• Championing best practice and continuous improvement initiatives within CAD/CAM and machining to optimise efficiency and quality.
• Mentoring and sharing your knowledge with the broader team to improve awareness of ‘design for manufacture’ principles.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor’s degree (or similar), OR Industry/Trade-level qualification.
• 3+ years’ experience using advanced 3D CAM software – preferably Siemens NX CAM.
• 3+ years’ experience in the aerospace, automotive, or other high precision industry desirable.
• 3+ years’ operating machines; including tooling and work holding – HAAS machines would be highly regarded
• Experience in proving CAM, 1st of type production, and integrating with an engineering team.

A top performer in this role will:

• Be able to both generate CAM and operate CNC machine centres.
• Be willing to learn and develop skills to operate new types of advanced CNC equipment.
• Seek to facilitate automation wherever possible and takes an innovation approach to problem solving
• Work with minimal guidance, managing time and priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Be outcome focused with a commitment to quality and delivery.
• Be committed to ongoing skills development.
• Have strong, effective communication skills.

What we need for you to proceed

To submit a full application, please include a cover letter, CV and Academic Transcript (if applicable).

Inherent Requirements

Due to the nature and privilege of information, and in accordance with Australian Standards for Workforce Screening (ISO 4811-2022), it is an inherent requirement that a security screening process (including a police check) are undertaken prior to employment.

HeliMods will provide an indication of approximate earnings with shortlisted candidates to ensure this aligns with their expectation.

Applicants must be willing to relocate to the Sunshine Coast.