CNC machine operater

Grocorp; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Grocorp is seeking a skilled operator to set up and run CNC routers, drilling machines and edge banding equipment for a furniture manufacturing team serving childcare centres across Australia. You will read drawings, follow production schedules, check components for accuracy and quality, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to daily improvements in workflow, safety, and efficiency.

Experience with woodworking machinery and a flexible shift pattern are valued, along with a reliable work ethic and

Qualifications

• Experience operating woodworking machinery, ideally in furniture or cabinetmaking.
• Flexibility to work varying shift hours to meet production requirements.
• Attention to detail and safe work practices.
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to take initiative.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC routers, drilling machines and edge banding machines.
• Load boards, run machining programs and prepare components for assembly.
• Read drawings and follow production schedules.
• Check components for accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and communicate problems respectfully.
• Look for daily improvements to workflow, quality and efficiency.
• Carry out routine machine care and keep the work area organised.
• Move boards and materials using a forklift.

Skills

CNC routing

Drilling

Edge banding

Reading drawings

Job description

Set up and operate CNC routers, drilling machines and edge banding machines for a factory team machining furniture components for childcare centres across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC routers, drilling machines and edge banding machines
• Load boards, run machining programs and prepare components for assembly
• Read drawings and follow production schedules
• Check components for accuracy and quality
• Troubleshoot machining issues and communicate problems respectfully
• Look for daily improvements to workflow, quality and efficiency
• Carry out routine machine care and keep the work area organised
• Move boards and materials using a forklift

About you

• Experience operating woodworking machinery, ideally in furniture or cabinetmaking
• Flexibility to work varying shift hours to meet production requirements
• Attention to detail and safe work practices
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to take initiative
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to changing priorities