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Our client is a leading Australian engineering company specialising in rotational engineering components, workshop and site services, reliability solutions, technical design, and failure analysis. They service a diverse range of industries including industrial manufacturing, mining, food & beverage, and resources.

About the Role

An exciting prospect exists for an experienced Manual Machinist with strong experience in gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machinery . This position will see you working within a busy engineering workshop manufacturing and repairing precision components to exact specifications.

Key Responsibilities

- Operating gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machines.
- Operating manual lathes, milling machines, slotting machines, and other conventional machining equipment.
- Manufacturing precision components from steel, bronze, nylon, and other materials.
- Setting up machinery, selecting tooling, and adjusting machine parameters.
- Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and job instructions.
- Measuring and inspecting components to ensure compliance with tight tolerances.
- Using precision measuring instruments and calibration equipment.
- Operating overhead cranes to load and unload materials and components.
- Maintaining a safe, organised, and productive work environment.

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm

Overtime available based on workload requirements.





Essential Requirements

- Proven experience operating gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machines.
- Recent experience in a heavy industrial or engineering workshop environment.
- Strong manual machining background, including manual lathes and milling machines.
- Experience with manual slotting and shaping machines.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical schematics.
- Sound knowledge of machine setup, tooling selection, speeds, feeds, and machining processes.
- Experience producing precision components to tight tolerances.
- Proficiency in the use of micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Strong safety focus and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.

Highly Regarded

- Cylindrical grinding and bore grinding experience.
- CNC machining experience.
- Overhead crane licence and experience.

What’s on Offer

- Immediate start available.
- Ongoing casual position with full-time hours.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Regular overtime opportunities.
- Diverse and challenging machining projects.
- Supportive and experienced team environment.
- Opportunity to work with a respected leader in the engineering sector.

Please note: Our client is currently only considering candidates with demonstrated experience in gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machinery .

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