Machinists – CNC & Manual | Above-Award Wages | 4.5-Day Week Newcastle, NSW | Full-time | Permanent opportunities
- Above-award wages, negotiable based on experience
- Enjoy a 4.5-day working week and a better work-life balance
- Join a long-established, family-owned local company
- Current positions created by recent business expansion Join a growing local team We're growing and looking for skilled CNC and Manual Machinists to join our team in Newcastle. As a long-established, family-owned local company, we take pride in our workmanship, our reputation and the people who make our business what it is. With recent expansion creating new opportunities, we're looking for capable machinists who enjoy what they do and take pride in producing quality work. Whether your strengths are in CNC machining or traditional manual machining, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you?
- Above-award wages – we recognize your skills and experience.
- A 4.5-day working week – enjoy a better balance between work and life outside the workshop.
- Long-term stability – join an established local business with a strong history.
- A friendly, supportive team – work with people who value quality, reliability and a job well done.
- Varied, hands-on work – put your machining skills to use and take pride in the finished product.
About the role
s We're open to applications from experienced machinists across both CNC and manual machining. Depending on your skills and experience, your role may include:
- Setting up and operating CNC or manual machine tools.
- Machining components to specification and required tolerances.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Selecting appropriate tooling and machining methods.
- Checking finished components to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Maintaining a safe, tidy and organized work area.
- Working with the team to deliver quality results and meet production requirements. CNC Machinist We're particularly interested in machinists with experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and/or milling machines. Okuma experience would be an advantage, but it's not essential. If you have solid CNC machining skills and are keen to join a good local team, we encourage you to apply. Manual Machinist We're also looking for machinists experienced with conventional manual machinery, who can work accurately from engineering drawings and take pride in producing quality components. About you You'll ideally bring:
- Relevant machining trade qualifications and/or solid practical machining experience.
- The ability to read engineering drawings and work to tolerances.
- A strong focus on quality, accuracy and safe work practices.
- A reliable, practical approach and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- Pride in your workmanship and a genuine interest in what you do. We value experience and attitude. If you're a skilled machinist looking for a reliable role with a good local employer, we'd like to hear from you. Ready for your next move? If you're looking for above-award pay, a 4.5-day working week and the opportunity to join an established family-owned business that's continuing to grow, this could be the role for you. Apply now with your resume and a brief outline of your machining experience. We'd welcome the opportunity to have a chat and see if we're a good fit for each other.