CNC Machinist - 4-Day Week, Competitive Pay

Napean Conveyors; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day compressed work week

Above award wages

Supportive team environment

Long-term career development

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall is seeking a motivated CNC Machinist in Mackay, QLD. You will program, set up and operate CNC machines to produce precise components, ensure quality and safety, and work across multiple disciplines.

Key tasks include setting up borers, mills and lathes, performing precision milling/turning, conducting inspections and maintaining tooling. The role requires trade qualifications and 2–5 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification such as Certificate III in Engineering, Fitter Machinist or Toolmaker trade qualifications.
• 2–5 years’ experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and PowerMill is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate CNC vertical and horizontal borers, mills and lathes.
• Perform precision milling, turning, boring and drilling to produce high-quality components.
• Review factory orders and drawings to determine job specifications and requirements.
• Carry out dimensional inspections and monitor product quality throughout production.
• Load and unload products safely while ensuring correct product orientation in machinery.
• Monitor and change cutting tools to maintain machining efficiency and quality.
• Enter, retrieve, title and store CNC programs and maintain source files.
• Operate manual machines including mills, lathes, drills and saws when required.
• Support the Production Manager and Supervisors with additional tasks during downtime.

Skills

Mazatrol controls

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Education

Certificate III in Engineering

Fitter Machinist trade qualification

Toolmaker trade qualification

Tools

CAD/CAM

PowerMill

Job description

NEPEAN Longwall is seeking a motivated CNC Machinist in Mackay, QLD. You will program, set up and operate CNC machines to produce precise components, ensure quality and safety, and work across multiple disciplines.

Key tasks include setting up borers, mills and lathes, performing precision milling/turning, conducting inspections and maintaining tooling. The role requires trade qualifications and 2–5 years’ experience.