adventure+ | Manufacturing & Production | Casual to Permanent Role
Join a team that takes play seriously!
adventure+ is an Australian designer, manufacturer and installer of innovative playground and outdoor recreation equipment. For more than 40 years, we have been creating custom play spaces for schools, councils, landscape architects, developers and communities across Australia.
We are looking for an experienced CNC Router Operator / Component Fabricator – Plastics to join our Production team.
This is a hands-on manufacturing role where you will be responsible for operating our CNC router and producing high-quality playground components, primarily from HDPE plastic sheet.
About the role
Working as part of our Production team, you will be involved in the full CNC routing process — from programming and nesting through to machine setup, production, finishing and quality checking.
Your responsibilities will include
Programming and operating CNC routing equipment
Planning production sequences and nesting shapes to maximise material usage
Setting up the CNC router and maintaining cutter tooling
Loading and securing HDPE plastic, aluminium, perspex and other sheet materials
Monitoring machine operation, quality and production efficiency
Unloading, finishing and preparing completed components
Sorting components into project batches and ensuring jobs are production-ready
Reading and interpreting plans, technical drawings and production documentation
Measuring and marking materials accurately
Completing quality checks and rectifying components where required
Assisting with component assembly and other manufacturing activities
Supporting general factory and warehouse activities when required
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
You will also have the opportunity to develop skills across other areas of our manufacturing operation and assist with components made from materials including steel, aluminium, plastic and rope.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience operating a CNC router
Is confident using power hand tools
Can read and interpret technical drawings and plans
Has strong measuring and marking skills
Has a good understanding of manufacturing processes
Has a robust eye for detail and quality
Can work accurately to production requirements and deadlines
Is comfortable working as part of a team
Has good basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and CNC/machine software
Has experience with materials handling and forklift operation A forklift licence and relevant manufacturing or trade experience would be highly regarded.
What we offer
Casual to permanent position within an established Australian manufacturing business
Hands-on role working with CNC technology and a variety of materials
Opportunity to develop broader manufacturing skills
Supportive production team environment The opportunity to contribute to the manufacture of unique playground and recreation projects
If you are an experienced CNC operator who enjoys hands-on manufacturing and takes pride in producing quality work, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now and join the adventure+ team — Taking play seriously.