Machinist | Defence Contract
Location: Henderson, WA
Duration: Approx. 9 -month contract
Pay Rate: $78.66 days| $90.46 afternoons | Penalties & Allowances

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Machinist for an exciting 9-month contract opportunity with a leading Defence client based in Henderson, WA. This role is ideal for a trade-qualified machinist with strong CNC milling and turning experience, ideally gained within Defence, submarines, marine, or heavy industrial environments.

About the Role
You will be responsible for producing high-quality machined components safely, accurately, and efficiently using CNC equipment, tooling, and a range of materials. Working in a highly regulated Defence environment, you will interpret technical drawings, set up machinery and parts, operate CNC lathes and/or mills, measure and record dimensions, and complete maintenance tasks as required.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Australian citizenship, essential for Defence site requirements
• Mechanical Trade Certificate in Machining or Fitting/Machining
• Proven experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills
• Experience with both milling and turning
• Ability to set up CNC machinery and components accurately
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to measure, record, and verify part dimensions




• Experience completing maintenance tasks
• White Card
• Confined Space Certification, with VOC completed within the past 6 months
• National Police Clearance
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment
• Defence, submarine, marine, or heavy industrial experience, highly regarded
• Experience with Okuma CNC machines, highly desirable

What’s on Offer
• Competitive hourly rates with afternoon shift uplift, penalties, and allowances
• Long-term contract opportunity of approximately 9 months
• Work with a respected Defence client in Henderson
• Chance to apply your CNC skills in a specialist, high-quality manufacturing environment

Apply Now
If you are a skilled Machinist looking for your next Defence or heavy industrial contract opportunity, apply today with your current resume outlining your relevant experience.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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