CNC Machinist Role
We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing daily machining tasks on CNC and manually controlled machines, ensuring precision quality and safety in every job.
This role involves working closely with operations and management while supporting the development of apprentices and shop personnel. You will be required to perform machining tasks accurately following engineering drawings and instructions.
You will also be responsible for training, mentoring, and supporting apprentices and shop personnel, ensuring compliance with safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
A key aspect of this role is maintaining accurate daily records, including job cards, repair, and inspection documentation, as well as quality reports.
The ideal candidate will have trade qualifications, at least 5 years of experience operating and programming CNC and manual machining equipment, and strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with precision.
Solid knowledge of different steel grades and machining characteristics is essential, along with excellent communication skills to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques, 5S waste elimination, continuous improvement, and a flexible customer-focused mindset are also highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform machining tasks accurately following engineering drawings and instructions.
* Train, mentor, and support apprentices and shop personnel.
* Ensure compliance with safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
* Maintain accurate daily records, including job cards, repair, and inspection documentation, as well as quality reports.
* Undertake training and upskilling to meet client requirements.
* Assist in growing the business through client and project diversification.
* Report machine or equipment faults promptly to the Operations Team/OEM.
* Take care of gauges, measuring equipment, and company tools.
* Work shifts as required to meet operational needs.
* Identify and escalate any conflicts between procedures and safety requirements.
Requirements
* Trade qualified with at least 5 years' experience operating and programming CNC and manual machining equipment.
* Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with precision.
* Solid knowledge of different steel grades and machining characteristics.
* Excellent communication skills to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques, 5S waste elimination, continuous improvement.
* Flexible customer-focused mindset with the ability to adapt and deliver quality results.
Why Work For Us?
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
Flexible work arrangements.
Sustainability embedded in our culture and the way we do business.
Paid parental leave.
Paid time for volunteering and blood donations.
Corporate health and wellbeing offers.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Career development opportunities nationally and globally.
SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback.
We support a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disability.