An established Australian advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist – Setter / Operator to join its precision machining team.

This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist who can i ndependently set up and operate CNC machines, work from engineering drawings and manufacture precision components to required tolerances.

The position offers stable, long-term employment working with modern CNC equipment on a variety of precision engineering components.

An established Australian advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist – Setter / Operator to join its precision machining team.

This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist who can i ndependently set up and operate CNC machines, work from engineering drawings and manufacture precision components to required tolerances.

The position offers stable, long-term employment working with modern CNC equipment on a variety of precision engineering components.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

- Set up and operate CNC milling machines and/or CNC lathes

- Independently set up jobs from engineering drawings

- Set cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, work offsets and tool offsets

- Load, prove and adjust CNC programs at the machine

- Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, speeds and feeds

- Carry out first-off and in-process dimensional inspections

- Use micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and other precision measuring equipment

- Monitor dimensions,



surface finish and tool condition during machining

- Make tooling, machine and offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy

- Troubleshoot machining, tooling and setup issues

- Produce components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances

What We're Looking For

- Experience as a CNC Machinist / Setter / Operator

- Strong CNC machine setting skills

- Ability to independently set up and prove machining jobs

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances

- Good knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds and workholding

- Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment

- Solid attention to detail and commitment to quality

- Good machining and problem-solving skills

- Reliable and able to work effectively with minimal supervision

A relevant trade qualification is preferred.

Experience with 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining is required. Experience with 5-axis CNC machining is not essential but will be highly regarded.

Experience with Siemens SINUMERIK controls would be an advantage - not essential

What We Offer

This is a full-time, permanent day-shift position offering stable, long-term employment in an established Australian manufacturing environment. You will work with modern CNC machining equipment, including 3, 4 and 5-axis machines, producing a variety of precision components as part of a supportive and experienced machining team.

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📌 CNC Machinist – Setter / Operator (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne