Entry-Level CNC Laser Operator

Location: Darra, Brisbane QLD

Industry: Manufacturing / Metal Processing

Employment Type: Casual ongoing opportunity

Shifts: Day shift and afternoon shift available

Pay Rate: Day shift from $36.00 per hour casual | Afternoon shift from $41.41 per hour casual

RPR Trades is seeking reliable and safety-focused Entry-Level CNC Laser Operators for a well-established Australian-owned metal processing and fabrication business based in Darra.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a forklift ticket and an interest in manufacturing, sheet metal, steel processing or CNC machinery. Full training and support will be provided for the right person, however previous experience in a production, warehouse, machine operating or fabrication environment will be highly regarded.

About the Role

You will be working in a modern manufacturing environment, assisting with the operation of CNC laser cutting equipment to produce accurate metal components to specification.

Duties may include

- Assisting with the setup and operation of CNC laser cutting machines
- Loading and unloading sheet material safely
- Checking material type, thickness and quantity before production
- Reading basic work orders, job sheets and production instructions
- Monitoring machine operation during production
- Checking finished parts for quality and accuracy
- Using basic measuring equipment
- Moving materials and finished products with a forklift
- Replacing basic consumables under direction
- Reporting faults, defects or material concerns




- Keeping the work area clean, organised and safe
- Following all workplace health and safety procedures

To be considered, you will need:

- Current forklift licence
- Reliable transport
- Robust commitment to safety
- Good attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Positive attitude and good work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Highly Regarded

- Previous machine operating experience
- Experience in manufacturing, steel, sheet metal, fabrication or warehouse environments
- Ability to read basic drawings or job sheets
- Overhead crane, gantry crane or materials handling experience
- Previous CNC laser, plasma, press brake or metal processing experience

What’s on Offer

- Darra location
- Entry-level opportunity with training provided
- Day shift: 6.00am to 2.00pm
- Afternoon shift: 1.30pm to 10.00pm
- Day shift from $36.00 per hour casual
- Afternoon shift from $41.41 per hour casual
- Ongoing work for the right person
- Modern manufacturing environment
- Supportive production team

Apply Now

If you are reliable, safety-focused and interested in building experience in CNC laser cutting and metal processing, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your current resume or contact:

Barbara Wheeler

Senior Candidate Services Consultant

RPR Trades

Phone: (07) 3456 5604

Email: [email protected]

📌 Laser Operator (Brisbane)
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