PleaseCNC Machinist - Toolmaker page is loaded## CNC Machinist - Toolmakerlocations: Australia, NSW, Newcastle (Heatherbrae)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: October 9, 2025 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id: R0083004**CNC Machinist - Toolmaker****Heatherbrae, NSW****About the Role**Based at our Heatherbrae site and reporting to the Machine Shop & Toolroom Team Leader, this hands-on role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on production uptime and quality.You'll be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes and 5-axis milling machines, supporting both planned maintenance and urgent breakdowns.
Your precision, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety will be key to delivering high-quality machining and toolmaking services.This role is perfect for a **trade-qualified machinist** who thrives in a rapid-paced environment and takes pride in craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
**Roster**Mon - Thurs (4 day week)5am - 3pm (9.5 hour shifts)Key responsibilities include:* **Primary Purpose**: Responsible for planned and reactive machining tasks, prioritising breakdowns to maximise production uptime.
Operates CNC lathe and 5-axis milling machines to produce high-quality parts.
* **Workplace Safety**: Must comply with all EH&S; policies, conduct Job Safety Observations, report incidents, and actively identify and address hazards.
* **Machining Duties**: Perform safe and efficient machining from drawings or samples, complete QA documentation, and ensure high standards of workmanship.
* **Planning & Reporting**: Review weekly plans, escalate issues affecting timelines, and complete work orders and shift reports in the MEX (Maintenance Management System).
* **Leadership & Teamwork**: Promote continuous improvement, model compliance and work ethic, and contribute to developing standard work practices.
* **Quality Assurance**: Conduct inspections, execute rework, and participate in investigations of quality incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
* **Key Relationships**: Collaborates with Team Leaders, Maintenance Planners, and Coordinators; reports directly to the Machine Shop & Toolroom Team Leader.
**About You**You are a **trade-qualified CNC machinist** with hands-on experience operating **CNC lathes and 5-axis milling machines** in a manufacturing environment.
You are safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently to meet production targets.
Strong communication skills, a commitment to quality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement are essential.Our products and services prioritize safety and efficiency, supported by a resilient global supply chain and a team of experienced specialists.
As a major manufacturer and supplier of ground control solutions for the mining and tunneling industry, we offer a comprehensive product portfolio and hold a strong market position.
We are committed to ongoing development of new technologies aimed at improving project safety and efficiency.We also provide galvanising and other related services to the mining, civil, marine, commercial, and industrial industries.
* **Inclusive Culture:** We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
* **Professional Growth**: We offer continuous professional development opportunities and support.
Grow within an expanding and ethical global organisation as we integrate into our Sandvik family* **Work-Life Balance**: We provide gender-neutral paid parental leave to support our employees and their families* **Employee Wellbeing**: Benefit from discounted private health insurance and other perks with leading providers.
Access our employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, and an optional Fitness Passport for you and your family.
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**Sandvik is proud to be an EEO employer and a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
We are committed to hiring the best person for the role and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.Please note that successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination as a part of the hiring process.Applications Close 9 October 2025DSI Underground has officially rebranded as Sandvik, solidifying a unification of the industry's leading full-service, end-to-end provider of equipment and consumables to underground mining and tunneling.Sandvik announced in December 2020 that it would acquire DSI Underground, and the acquisition was completed in July 2021.**Our mission stays the same: We keep people safe.
**By delivering innovative and reliable ground support solutions, we remain dedicated to the highest standards of quality and innovation.
As part of the Sandvik Group, employees benefit from being part of a global leader in the industry, with opportunities for growth and collaboration across international teams.
This rebranding also strengthens our ability to deliver innovative technologies and expands our global reach, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer focus.
## **Why Sandvik**When you join our global team you will find yourself inspired by the spirit of Sandvik and contribute to our purpose to make the shift and advance the world through engineering.
**A culture enabling important shifts.
** Some of the reasons why you should become one of us:* Together we create smarter solutions* Together we build sustainable progress* Together we deliver powerful results* Together we become our best**Sandvik Group** Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries.
cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions.
In 2023 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 127 billion SEK in about 170 countries within continuing operations.
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