Job Description
Tanis Confectionery Australia – Chipping Norton NSW
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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.
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About the role
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Location: Chipping Norton (moving to a new facility in Smeaton Grange within 3-4 months)
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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.
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This role suits a tradesperson who enjoys problem solving, takes pride in precision workmanship and thrives in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
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Key responsibilities
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Read and understand mechanical and workshop drawings, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions and specifications
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Set up and operate conventional centre lathes, milling machines and associated workshop equipment to manufacture precision components.
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Determine dimensions by logic or by measuring samples
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Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
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Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
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Modify, repair and re-machine components in accordance with engineering specifications and design changes.
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Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
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Identify opportunities to improve machining methods, setup efficiency and product quality.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.
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About you
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Trade qualification in Fitting & Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking or a related trade discipline.
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Proven experience operating conventional lathes, milling machines and workshop machinery within a manufacturing or engineering setting
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Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment where components and setups vary regularly.
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Demonstrated commitment to Safety First in the workplace and working toward Zero Harm
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Ability to read and follow equipment schematics, logic diagrams and engineering drawings
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Demonstrated ability to take initiative in problem solving and in exercising judgement
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A flexible, adaptive, and agile mindset with a proven ability to work autonomously or in a team environment
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently achieve precise tolerances and quality standards.
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Strong organisational and time management skills
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Commitment to continuous learning and developing machining capabilities
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Why Join Us?
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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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Tanis Confectionery Australia
📍 New South Wales