Specialist Technician - Mechanical

About HeliMods

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

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

We make tangible, lasting contributions to local and global communities by providing innovative, world-leading aerospace products that enable our customers to perform a range of critical missions, including emergency medical retrieval, search and rescue, aerial policing and disaster relief.

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

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Technician - Mechanical, with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience preferably in advanced manufacturing within the aerospace or automotive industry. The role is responsible for 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'll be part of a growing production team, interfacing with some of the most advanced engineering manufacturing technology in the industry.

Position Duties

• 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 (including appropriately detailed supporting information) and follow non-conformity processes including 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 always ensure a safe working environment for self 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.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 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.

What we need for you to proceed

To submit a full application, please include a cover letter, resume and any relevant qualifications or certifications.

Inherent Requirements

• Does not have an existing criminal conviction.


• 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 clearance and police check are obtained prior to employment. HeliMods will cover the cost of these clearances should your application be successful.