Job Description
An established Australian advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist – Setter / Operator to join its precision machining team.
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This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist who can independently set up and operate CNC machines, work from engineering drawings and manufacture precision components to required tolerances.
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The position offers stable, long-term employment working with modern CNC equipment on a variety of precision engineering components.
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An established Australian advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist – Setter / Operator to join its precision machining team.
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This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist who can independently set up and operate CNC machines, work from engineering drawings and manufacture precision components to required tolerances.
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The position offers stable, long-term employment working with modern CNC equipment on a variety of precision engineering components.
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The Role
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Set up and operate CNC milling machines and/or CNC lathes
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Independently set up jobs from engineering drawings
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Set cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, work offsets and tool offsets
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Load, prove and adjust CNC programs at the machine
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Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, speeds and feeds
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Carry out first-off and in-process dimensional inspections
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Use micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and other precision measuring equipment
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Monitor dimensions, surface finish and tool condition during machining
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Make tooling, machine and offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy
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Troubleshoot machining, tooling and setup issues
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Produce components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances
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What We're Looking For
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Experience as a CNC Machinist / Setter / Operator
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Strong CNC machine setting skills
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Ability to independently set up and prove machining jobs
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
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Good knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds and workholding
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Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment
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Robust attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Good machining and problem-solving skills
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Reliable and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
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A relevant trade qualification is preferred.
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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.
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Experience with Siemens SINUMERIK controls would be an advantage - not essential
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What We Offer
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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.