Mechanical Technician Experienced

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work Location: Dawson Road, Perth Airport

Roster: Monday to Friday (Optional 8 or 10hr working days)

FFI - Products and Prototyping is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist or Multi Skilled CNC Machinist/ Fitter & Turner to join our growing team.

As an inhouse machinist you will provide the safe, effective, and timely fabrication of parts, completing assemblies and system builds as per design drawings and models provided.

A successful applicant will have sufficient experience and skills running cnc machines for one off prototypes to small scale production runs in a machine shop environment.

Given the R&D nature of our work we are looking for an experienced machinist with a broad skill set, ideally someone from a jobbing shop background to assist with problem solving not only in component manufacturing but also aiding the design team with practical solutions.

The role will primarily be the programming/ running of a CNC router, Fibre laser CNC VMC’s but any candidate with established fitting and fabrication skills would be highly desired.

• Demonstrate high quality and safety along with continuous improvement ideas
• Program, setup and operate CNC manufacturing equipment in a machine shop environment
• Understand and interpret both detailed drawings and Cad models for manufacture.
• Carry out planned and routine maintenance on machine shop equipment
• Work unsupervised with the ability to prioritize workload to increase production efficiency
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Demonstrate a commitment to zero harm by following health and safety procedures, protocols, and Fortescue values.

• Trade qualified: CNC Machinist or Multi Skilled CNC Machinist/ Fitter & Turner
• Experienced in CAD/ CAM programming, Fusion 360 would be a bonus
• Must be adaptable to regular changes associated with constant product development
• The ability to review and understand both 3D models and detailed drawings
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a cohesive team environment
• Excellent communication skills to develop relationships with a broad range of people and internal customers
• Innovation - The ability to think outside the box, look for better ways and challenge the status quo 
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to set up processes and monitor own work achievements against agreed objectives

Preferable Qualifications and Skills:

• Competent in both CNC and Manual machining practices
• Experience with AutoCad Fusion 360
• CAD design or drafting experience
• Welding skills in both Mig and Tig
• Forklift HRWL
• Dogging or Rigging Tickets

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.