Fabrication Machinist | Defence Contract
Location: Henderson, WA
Duration: Approx.
9-month contract
Pay Rate: $***** DAY | $***** AFT + Overtime Penalties
Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Fabrication 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
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
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
Opportunity to apply your CNC skills in a specialist, high-quality manufacturing workplace
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 diversity-and-inclusion.
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