If you take pride in precision machining, enjoy solving problems and value quality workmanship, we'd like to hear from you.

About us

Arena Engineering is a locally owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified machining and fabrication business in Garbutt, Townsville. We're looking for a confident CNC machinist who can set up and run CNC lathes and mills.

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent role in our Carmel Street machine shop. Day to day you'll be:

- Setting up and operating Fanuc and Okuma controlled CNC lathes and mills
- Loading and running supplied CNC programs, and making adjustments at the control to suit the job
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
- Selecting tooling, feeds and speeds for a range of materials
- Measuring and inspecting components to drawing tolerances
- Doing routine machine maintenance and keeping a safe, tidy workspace




- Working with the rest of the team to meet deadlines and quality requirements

About you

- Confident setting up and running CNC lathes and mills on your own, from first-off to finished batch
- Trade qualification in fitter and turner, or solid CNC machining experience
- Robust drawing interpretation and precision measuring skills
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Reliable, and committed to safe work and quality workmanship

You don't need programming experience – programs are supplied, and we'll teach you. Experience on Fanuc or Okuma controls, GibbsCAM or manual machining would be an advantage but isn't essential.

Modern workshops and state of the art facilities

Busy, challenging and lots of variety

Above award wages

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📌 CNC Machinist (Townsville)
🏢 Arena Engineering
📍 Townsville