Casual | 3 Days per Week Initially | Altona, VIC
Looking for a practical role where quality matters?
Chimera Development is a specialist Australian manufacturer designing and producing premium motorsport products. We manufacture CAD-engineered, CNC-cut roll cage kits, fabricate complete roll cages, and develop a growing range of performance components for race and enthusiast vehicles.
We're a small, growing business that takes pride in doing things properly. From preparing materials and assembling kits to assisting with the fabrication and installation of roll cages, every job contributes to building products we're proud to put our name on.
We value quality over quantity, practical problem solving, and people who can be trusted to get on with the job.
We're looking for an experienced
Manufacturing Technician
to help keep our workshop running smoothly.
This role would suit someone with a background in manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly or a workshop environment who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for flexible, consistent hours.
Maybe you've stepped away from full-time work, are winding back your hours, or simply want a role where you can get stuck in, produce quality work and head home at the end of the day. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Initially, this is a
casual role working three days per week
, with the opportunity for additional hours or a permanent position as the business continues to grow.
You'll work closely with the owner to support the day-to-day manufacturing operations of the workshop. Rather than standing on a production line doing the same task all day, you'll be involved in a variety of jobs that keep the business moving.
Responsibilities
Preparing tube, plate and hardware for production
Assembling and preparing CNC-cut roll cage kits for dispatch
Assisting with the fabrication and assembly of roll cages
Picking, checking and packing customer orders
Operating hand and power tools




Receiving deliveries and organising stock
Maintaining equipment and tooling
Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient workshop
Performing quality checks before products leave the workshop
Identifying opportunities to improve workshop organisation and production efficiency
Helping ensure every product leaving the workshop meets the high standards we're known for
About You
You've likely spent years working in manufacturing, fabrication, boilermaking, CNC machining, mechanical assembly or a similar hands‐on trade.
Personal Qualities
Takes pride in producing quality work
Has excellent attention to detail
Can confidently use measurement and auditing tools (measurers, angle finders)
Is comfortable using hand and power tools
Can work independently without needing constant supervision
Is organised, reliable and proactive
Notices when something isn't quite right and fixes it before it becomes a problem
Enjoys taking ownership of your work
Has a genuine interest in motorsport, performance vehicles or automotive engineering
Applicants must be
Australian citizens or hold valid Australian working rights
.
Advantageous Experience or Knowledge
Motorsport, race cars or performance vehicle preparation
Understanding of vehicle chassis design, construction or chassis components
Sheetmetal and Tubular steel fabrication
CNC machinery
Welding or fabrication
Basic computer skills
Microsoft Office
Production, inventory or stock control systems
What We Offer
Casual position starting at three days per week, with the chance to increase hours as the business grows
Flexible weekday work
A relaxed, respectful workshop environment where you'll be trusted to get on with the job
Interesting work building premium motorsport products, including roll cages and CNC-cut kits
Modern equipment and an organised workshop
Variety in your day, with no repetitive production line work
The opportunity to contribute to a growing Australian manufacturing business where your experience will genuinely make a difference
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📌 Manufacturing Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Chimera Development
📍 Melbourne