Unique Metals Laser is a leading provider of turnkey manufacturing solutions, delivering precision engineering, fabrication, and assembly services to the Australian steel industry. With over 50 years of national experience and a presence in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, we combine advanced technology, skilled teams, and local expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

Operating with over 30 laser cutting machines, tube lasers, plasma cutters, turret punches, press brakes, and precision welding and fabrication equipment across multiple sites, we offer end-to-end solutions from design and cutting through to assembly, finishing, and delivery.

We specialise in supporting diverse industries, including mining, defence, rail, construction, architecture, automotive, food and hospitality, medical, energy, and retail. Our focus on customer service, quality, and sustainability ensures every project is completed accurately, efficiently, and safely.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join our team at our Tullamarine, Victoria facility.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring our production requirements are programmed accurately, efficiently and on time. The role will involve working closely with customers, Sales Estimators and Production to manage customer requirements, special projects and production deadlines.

You will be responsible for providing technical advice and customer service, understanding production priorities and schedules, and ensuring jobs are programmed and ready for production within the required timeframes.

The role will also involve supporting the Sales and Estimating team with new quotes,



special projects and technical requirements, helping to provide customers with practical and cost-effective solutions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Handling customer enquiries for special projects, understanding their requirements, reviewing drawings and specifications, and providing technical advice and practical solutions.

Working directly with customers to understand project requirements, clarify technical details and provide a high level of customer service throughout the process.

Supporting customers from the initial enquiry through to programming and production, ensuring their requirements are clearly understood and communicated internally.

Programming production jobs using industry-standard CAD and SigmaNEST software.

Reviewing customer drawings, specifications and requirements to ensure accurate and productive programming.

Working closely with the Sales and Estimating team to assist with new quotes, special projects and customer enquiries, including providing technical and production input.

Assisting with estimating by reviewing drawings, material requirements, cutting processes, nesting and production considerations.

Understanding production schedules and priorities and ensuring jobs are programmed and released in line with production requirements.





Working closely with the Production team to ensure jobs are completed within required production deadlines and customer delivery timeframes.

Managing multiple customer enquiries and projects while prioritizing urgent and time-sensitive requirements.

Providing technical support and resolving programming, nesting and cutting-related issues.

Liaising between customers, Sales, Estimating and Production to ensure clear communication and smooth workflow.

Identifying opportunities to improve programming efficiency, material utilization, production processes and customer outcomes.

Assisting with the development and delivery of customer-specific projects from initial enquiry through to production.

Assisting with various projects and tasks as required by the Operations Manager.

About You

We are looking for someone who is technically capable, organised and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable dealing directly with customers and will have the ability to balance customer requirements, production priorities and deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous experience as a CNC Programmer in a laser cutting, plasma cutting or similar manufacturing environment.

Experience using industry-standard CAD and SigmaNEST software.

Previous experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.

Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling and manufacturing requirements.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Strong customer service and communication skills.

The confidence and ability to communicate directly with customers and understa

📌 CNC Programmer (Melbourne)
🏢 Unique Metals Laser
📍 Melbourne