CNC Machinist

SGS; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Australia in Toowoomba, QLD, seeks an experienced CNC Machinist for a permanent full-time role. This hands-on position requires strong machining capability, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to mentor apprentices while supporting business growth.

The role covers machining to engineering drawings, maintaining records, and working shifts as needed. A Trade Certificate and 5+ years in manual and CNC turning/milling are required, along with relevant forklift/loader licenses and

Qualifications

• Trade certificate is required and must be current.
• Forklift and large wheeled loader licenses required.
• Valid licenses to drive or operate company vehicles and equipment.
• Minimum 5 years in manual metal working machining in a customer-focused environment.
• Minimum 5 years in operating and programming metal working machinery.
• Knowledge of manual and CNC turning and milling equipment.
• Understanding of steel grades and their machining characteristics.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, waste elimination and visual communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Training and mentoring of Apprentices and shop personnel.
• Establish and maintain excellent communication.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and safe work practices.
• Accurate completion of job/time/clocking cards.
• Upskill to provide client required services.
• Complete product, repair, and inspection documentation.
• Maintain and create accurate records daily.
• Carry out machining as per drawings and instructions.
• Undertake shift work to meet operations needs.
• Report machine and equipment faults to OEM.
• Highlight conflicts between procedures and safety mandate.
• Assist with fitting, maintenance, and general hand duties.
• Care and organisation of gauges and measuring equipment.
• Work with operations team to grow business through client/projects.

Skills

CNC Machining

Manual Metal Working

Programming Machining

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Communication

Education

Trade Certificate

Tools

Forklift

Large Wheeled Loader

Machining Tools

Job description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

• Permanent Full-Time role
• Based in Toowoomba, QLD
• Remuneration: $85k - $97k

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Toowoomba operations. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical machining capability, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to mentor apprentices while supporting business growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include however, are not limited to:

• Training and mentoring of Apprentices and shop personnel.
• Establish and maintain excellent communication.
• Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures and safe work practices across our operating centers
• Accurate completion of job/time/clocking cards is essential.
• Undertake training – upskilling to provide client required services.
• Complete product, repair, and inspection documentation in accordance with our Quality Management System and corporate policies.
• Maintain and create accurate records daily.
• Carry out machining as per engineering drawing and/or instruction.
• Undertake shift work to meet the needs of the operations.
• Report machine and infrastructure faults and equipment problems to OEM.
• Highlight to senior management any conflicts between operational procedures and our safety mandate.
• Assistance if required in performing fitting, maintenance, and general hand duties.
• Care, maintenance and organisation of company gauges and measuring equipment.
• Working with the operations team to grow the business through client and project diversification initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current and appropriate Trade Certificate.
• Current relevant licenses, including forklift and large wheeled loader.
• Current licenses require to drive or operate company vehicles, plant or equipment relevant to the role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating manual metal working machinery in a customer‑focused manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating and programming metal working machinery in a customer‑focused manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manual and computer‑controlled turning and milling equipment.
• Knowledge of steel grades and their machining characteristics.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, waste elimination and visual communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Physical fitness appropriate to the role

Additional Information

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward‑thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.