Tanis Australia designs and supplies world-class machinery for sugar confectionery production. With deep expertise in every detail of the process, we’re trusted by manufacturers across the globe to deliver excellence in design and craftsmanship.

About the role

- Location: Chipping Norton (moving to a new facility in Smeaton Grange within 3-4 months)

The Manual Machinist/Fitter is responsible for manufacturing, modifying and repairing precision components using conventional machining equipment including centre lathes and milling machines. Working from engineering drawings and specifications, you will produce high-quality components for world-leading confectionery manufacturing equipment while maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship, quality and safety.

This role suits a tradesperson who enjoys problem solving, takes pride in precision workmanship and thrives in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

- Read and understand mechanical and workshop drawings, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions and specifications

- Set up and operate conventional centre lathes, milling machines and associated workshop equipment to manufacture precision components.

- Determine dimensions by logic or by measuring samples

- Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards

- Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified

- Modify, repair and re-machine components in accordance with engineering specifications and design changes.

- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations





- Identify opportunities to improve machining methods, setup efficiency and product quality.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

About you

- Trade qualification in Fitting & Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking or a related trade discipline.

- Proven experience operating conventional lathes, milling machines and workshop machinery within a manufacturing or engineering environment

- Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment where components and setups vary regularly.

- Demonstrated commitment to Safety First in the workplace and working toward Zero Harm

- Ability to read and follow equipment schematics, logic diagrams and engineering drawings

- Demonstrated ability to take initiative in problem solving and in exercising judgement
- A adaptable, adaptive, and agile mindset with a proven ability to work autonomously or in a team environment

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently achieve precise tolerances and quality standards.

- Strong organisational and time management skills

- Commitment to continuous learning and developing machining capabilities

Why Join Us?

Tanis Australia is becoming the global centre for the design and manufacture of our depositing pumps — the precision components at the heart of every machine. We're moving into a new facility in Smeaton Grange and investing in our machining capability. If you want to work on tight-tolerance components that go all over the world, and have a real say in how the shop runs, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Manual Machinist/Fitter (Chipping Norton)
🏢 Tanis Confectionery Australia
📍 Chipping Norton