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Location: | Toowoomba Wellcamp |
Category: | Trade / Operations |
Position Type: | Permanent |
Job Reference: | BOE/1921215T |
Attachments: | ![]() No File Attached |
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The Opportunity
Ready to be part of something bold? Join Boeing Defence Australia at our brand-new Wellcamp facility and become the hands-on hero who keeps our production humming.
Were after a proactive, practical Tooling Technician whos hungry to learn, loves solving problems, and takes pride in precision — someone who can grow with us as we build the next generation of aerospace capability.
Why this role will excite up
- Work in a cutting-edge aerospace environment where every tool you manage powers real Defence capability.
- Immediate impact: your maintenance, kitting and inventory skills keep aircraft builds on time and on target.
- Fast learning, visible results — youll collaborate with engineers and production leads and see the difference you make every day.
- A career-launching role: grow into advanced tooling, calibration, and asset-management responsibilities.
What youll do as a Tooling Technician:
- Maintain, repair and prepare tooling used across the production floor — from basic servicing to supporting preventive maintenance programs.
- Receive, inspect and manage tooling and consumables: storage, kitting, labelling and inventory accuracy.
- Support tool control systems, Kanban replenishment and simple calibration routines.
- Run regular safety checks and help close out corrective actions to keep the workplace safe and compliant.
- Work with Production and Engineering to fix issues fast and suggest practical improvements.
- Follow aviation regulations, industry standards and Boeing behavioural expectations at all times.
Who were looking for
- Trade-qualified or apprenticeship-complete in Fitting & Machining, Toolmaking or equivalent — or 2+ years practical experience in a manufacturing/maintenance environment.
- 1-3 years exposure to aviation, manufacturing or heavy maintenance environments desirable.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, hand skills and experience with basic tooling maintenance.
- Familiarity with stock replenishment or Kanban systems is a plus; willingness to learn inventory management systems.
- Good communicator, team player and a practical problem-solver who takes initiative.
- Motivated self-starter comfortable working in a matrix organisation and escalating issues when needed.
Boeing values youll bring to life
- Safety — You put people and the workplace first.
- Quality — You care about precision, repeatability and doing the job right.
- Integrity — Youre honest, accountable and dependable.
- Innovation — You look for better ways to work and welcome continuous improvement.
- Inclusion — You collaborate respectfully and value different perspectives.
Security requirement
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
Location
- Wellcamp, Toowoomba, QLD.
Befefits & growth
- Train on the job with experienced technicians and engineers.
- Hands-on experience in aerospace tooling, calibration and inventory systems.
- Clear pathways to more senior tooling, calibration or maintenance roles as you grow.
Ready to launch? If youre ready to get stuck in, learn fast and be a vital part of a team building something important — we want to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
