NEPEAN Longwall is a leading provider of specialised underground mining equipment to the Australian coal industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and reliable CNC Machinist to join our team based in Paget, Mackay QLD.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, this hands-on role will see you program, set up and operate CNC machines to manufacture one-off production components to a high standard of quality, precision and safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Program, set up and operate CNC vertical and horizontal borers, mills and lathes
- Perform precision milling, turning, boring and drilling to produce high-quality manufactured components
- Review factory orders and drawings to determine job specifications and requirements
- Carry out dimensional inspections and monitor product quality throughout production
- Load and unload products safely while ensuring correct product orientation in machinery
- Monitor and change cutting tools as needed to maintain machining efficiency and quality
- Enter, retrieve, title and store CNC programs and maintain source files.
- Operate manual machines including mills, lathes, drills and saws when required
- Support the Production Manager and Supervisors with additional tasks when machine downtime occurs

About You

- Trade qualification such as Certificate III in Engineering,



Fitter Machinist or Toolmaker trade qualifications
- 2–5 years’ experience as a CNC Machinist
- Sound knowledge of Mazatrol, Heidenhain and Fanuc controls
- Experience with CAD/CAM and PowerMill is an advantage and will be highly regarded
- Solid attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, work orders and technical specifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative approach, flexibility and willingness to support the broader team when required
- Organisational and time management skills
- Rights to work in Australia

Why Join Us?

- 4-day compressed work week offering work-life balance
- Above award wages
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work across multiple disciplines
- Long-term career development with an industry leader

If you are a hardworking and dependable individual looking to grow your career in the mining services industry, we encourage you to apply.

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

📌 CNC Machinist (Mackay)
🏢 Nepean
📍 Mackay