Tool Maker

Job Description
Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek ---- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at
Job Responsibilities
We are currently seeking an experienced and practical fitter and turner or Tool Maker to work in our prototype machine shop. As a key member in the model shop working in the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, you will be responsible for:

• supporting the NPI projects from conceptual design to manufacturing release and turning product design into reality.
• be required to work with the product development team closely to explore and challenge the limits of the design
• providing manufacturing support including part rework activities and fabricating jigs/fixture to improve the ease of manufacturing.

This role would suit someone who has strong machining skills but is also creative and able to solve engineering problems. Besides the CNC/Lathe/Mill operation and programming, the successful candidate will also be a craftsperson, good with all manner of hand tools and enjoy creating sophisticated precision parts.
Qualifications
Key skills required:

• Trade Qualifications in Fitting and Turning or Tool Making
• Experience in a low volume production or prototype facility
• High skill level on manual lathe & mill, working to tight tolerances
• Experience in CNC programming
• Strong drawing comprehension with a good understanding of GD&T, MBD knowledge an advantage or equivalent experience
• A teammate with strong communication
• A person with a “can-do” demeanour
• Knowledge of 3D CAD/CAM Software (e.g. Siemens NX and Siemens NX CAM, Solidworks and SolidCAM, Fusion 360 CAM) would be highly regarded
• Experience in 3D printing would also be an advantage

This position is located in Mulgrave, Australia.
Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Travel Required No
Schedule Schedule:Full time
Shift Day
Duration No End Date
Job Function R&D