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 secure,
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 - Strong drawing interpretation and precision measuring skills - Valuable problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Reliable, and committed to protected 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. Up-to-date workshops and state of the art facilities Busy, challenging and lots of variety Above award wages