CNC Machinist / Setter | Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing | Half-Day Fridays

Protonautics; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Above-award wages

Retention bonus

Sponsored training

Clean workshop

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Protonautics is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist / Setter to join our precision manufacturing team in Brisbane. You will set up and operate modern CNC mills and lathes, troubleshoot machining issues with programmers, and help support apprentices while maintaining AS9100 quality standards.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate ($35-$47), superannuation, sponsored training, and flexible work arrangements including half-day Fridays in a clean, expanding workshop.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications and CNC setup experience.
• Strong measuring skills and safe work habits.
• Good communication and ability to work independently.
• CAM/Mastercam capability would be well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Set up modern CNC mills and lathes.
• Troubleshoot machining issues with programmers.
• Support apprentices and ensure quality requirements.

Skills

CNC setup experience

Measuring skills

Safety

Communication

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

CNC Machinist / Setter | Defence & Aerospace Manufacturing | Half-Day Fridays

CNC Machinist / Setter | Defence, Aerospace and Precision Manufacturing

Protonautics is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist / Setter to join our growing manufacturing team.

We are an AS9100-certified precision manufacturer supporting Defence, Aerospace, Medtech and autonomous industries. This role suits someone who enjoys low-volume, high-compliance machining, setting up modern CNC mills and lathes, troubleshooting machining issues, working with programmers, supporting apprentices, and ensuring work meets demanding quality requirements.

You will ideally bring trade qualifications, CNC setup experience, strong measuring skills, safe work habits, good communication skills and the ability to work independently once settled in. CAM / Mastercam capability would be well regarded.

What's on offer:

$35 to $47 per hour plus super, depending on experience.

Above-award wages and employee retention bonus scheme.

Sponsored training and career development.

Clean workshop, new equipment and growing capability.

Flexible work arrangements, including half-day Fridays.