This role is central to the production of high-quality equipment and combines advanced CNC operation with hands-on rope and component fabrication.

About the Role:
As part of the manufacturing team, you’ll be responsible for producing plastic components using CNC routers and assisting in the preparation and assembly of rope-based elements. From cutting HDPE sheets and nesting shapes, to assembling complex rope components, this is a multi-faceted role for someone who enjoys working across materials and tasks.

Key Responsibilities: CNC Router Operation (Plastics Department)

- Program, set up, and operate CNC routers for HDPE, aluminium, and similar materials
- Nest parts for optimal material usage and minimise waste
- Load/unload sheet materials and maintain cutter tooling
- Finish routed components with edge trimming, hole cleaning, and sorting
- Track production output to meet project timelines
- Maintain workspace and assist with waste extraction and tooling care
- Cut, assemble, and finish wire-cored rope for nets and structural components
- Read and interpret technical drawings for accurate part fabrication
- Drill, linish, and prepare rope, plastic, steel, and fibreglass components
- Conduct quality checks and ensure parts are despatch-ready
- Coordinate batch manufacturing of rope components and maintain stock levels

This role is central to the production of high-quality equipment and combines advanced CNC operation with hands-on rope and component fabrication.

About the Role:
As part of the manufacturing team, you’ll be responsible for producing plastic components using CNC routers and assisting in the preparation and assembly of rope-based elements. From cutting HDPE sheets and nesting shapes, to assembling complex rope components, this is a multi-faceted role for someone who enjoys working across materials and tasks.





Key Responsibilities: CNC Router Operation (Plastics Department)

- Program, set up, and operate CNC routers for HDPE, aluminium, and similar materials
- Nest parts for optimal material usage and minimise waste
- Load/unload sheet materials and maintain cutter tooling
- Finish routed components with edge trimming, hole cleaning, and sorting
- Track production output to meet project timelines
- Maintain workspace and assist with waste extraction and tooling care

Ropework & Component Fabrication

- Cut, assemble, and finish wire-cored rope for nets and structural components
- Read and interpret technical drawings for accurate part fabrication
- Drill, linish, and prepare rope, plastic, steel, and fibreglass components
- Conduct quality checks and ensure parts are despatch-ready
- Coordinate batch manufacturing of rope components and maintain stock levels

What We're Looking For:

- Proven experience operating CNC routers, especially in plastics (HDPE preferred)
- Skilled in ropework or wire rope component assembly
- Proficient with hand/power tools and interpreting technical drawings
- Basic computer skills (CNC software & Excel)
- Attention to detail, robust work ethic, and reliable time management
- Forklift license (preferred or willing to obtain)
- Must have a drivers license
- Must have FULL working rights

About Us
Jobwire is a highly regarded mid tier provider of recruitment and labour hire services. Our success has been built upon an absolute commitment to workplace safety, client satisfaction and the supply of high quality employees, whom all enjoy our business culture.

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📌 CNC Router Operator: Plastics (Melbourne)
🏢 Jobwire
📍 Melbourne