Technician Fabrication And Fitting

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• The Opportunity
• Join CSIRO & be part of our Engineering services team.
• Use your problem-solving skills to deliver
• specialised
• projects.
• Supportive work environment

Join CSIRO as our Technician Fitting and Fabrication, where you will join our Engineering Services team who is responsible for the fabrication and fitting of components and systems within the CBIS workshop for high-tech scientific research projects throughout the organisation.

This role requires interaction with stakeholders, including internal CSIRO business units and science researchers, external customers, suppliers, management, and ES group members at the other locations. It is expected that these interactions will be in the best interest of the group and CSIRO activities. The projects are generally low quantity and specialised deliverables with development and problem solving required by the technician.

You will have strong customer focus and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role will be supported by CBIS Engineering Services strategy and processes. you will be involved in the successful delivery of projects, components, and systems as required by the customer. The delivery will meet the timing and budget expectations of the customer.

• Your duties will include
• Fabricate, machine, or fit parts following design of system and at the direction of supervisors or research scientists.
• Maintain relationships across CBIS Engineering Groups and CBIS and CSIRO management and teams.
• Contribute to initiatives to improve cost, quality, compliance, capability, and customer service.
• Work with customers to develop the best system for their research and deliver on time.
• Contribute to current projects, including input on design and fabrication.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair and maintain as needed.
• Assist in the use of a quality management system.
• Record effort as required.
• Ensure all necessary codes, standards, and practices are followed.
• Work in a safe manner according to CSIRO, CBIS, and Engineering Services policies.
• Work with other CSIRO workshops through capability sharing, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Participate in procurement of parts and materials when necessary.
• Location
• Perth, WA
• Salary
• AU$89,680 - AU$101,459 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
• Tenure
• Specified term of 2 years
• Reference
• 95027
• To be considered you will need
• Relevant trade certificate / diploma; must be fully qualified with trades certificate and craftsman certificate for Engineering Fitter Machinist or equivalent.
• Able to communicate with team members and customers using a positive attitude.
• Behaviours : A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
• The ability to effectively manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously and carry out non-routine tasks under general direction.
• Problem Solving : Proven ability to investigate routine problems by identifying and considering the implications of a range of available alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in providing hands-on fabrication, assembly, disassembly, adjustment, measurement, troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanisms and machinery.
• Ability to provide technical input and engage in technical interchange with researchers on the mechanical design, prototyping, development, manufacture and installation of mechanisms and equipment relating to research systems.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary support team of staff and contractors, and carry out tasks under general direction in support of scientific research.
• Demonstrated experience in providing hands-on fabrication, assembly, disassembly, adjustment, measurement, troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanisms and machinery.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness ability & willingness to investigate routine problems, identify issues and risks, and provide alternative solutions.

Desirable Criteria :

• Demonstrated experience and certification in multiple types of welding on various materials.
• Experience using jet or laser cutters.
• Licence to perform high risk work - LF Forklift truck.
• Managing a workshop or operations. Level and remuneration will reflect this responsibility.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

• Eligibility
• Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for ho