CNC Mill Turn Setter / Machinist | $40–$50/hr + OT

Infinite Engineering; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Morning shift with overtime

DMG MORI and MORI SEIKI equipment

Established production environment

Long-term opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Infinite Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter / Machinist to join our Sunshine West production team. You’ll prepare, set up, prove out and run production jobs with minimal supervision, using DMG MORI and MORI SEIKI mill-turn machines.

The role focuses on precision component manufacture, tool offsets, proper loading of programs, and constant quality across runs. Morning shift with overtime opportunities and a strong hands-on culture support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Experience independently setting CNC turning or mill-turn machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Proficiency with DMG MORI and MORI SEIKI machines.
• Strong focus on quality and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently setting up CNC mill-turn machines for production.
• Setting tooling, work holding, offsets and machining parameters.
• Loading, checking and safely proving CNC programs.
• Producing and inspecting first-off components.
• Troubleshooting machining and setup issues.
• Improving setups, cycle times and production efficiency.
• Following company quality and safety procedures.

Skills

CNC turning

Mill-turn machines

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Independent work

Tooling offsets

Program prove-outs

Work holding

Machining troubleshooting

Tools

DMG MORI

MORI SEIKI

Job description

CNC Mill Turn Setter / Machinist | $40–$50/hr + OT

Infinite Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Turn Setter / Machinist to join our Sunshine West production team. You'll be working with DMG MORI and MORI SEIKI mill-turn machines, producing precision components in an established manufacturing environment. This is a genuine machine-setting position requiring someone who can confidently prepare, set up, prove out and run production jobs with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Independently setting up CNC mill-turn machines for production
• Setting tooling, work holding, offsets and machining parameters
• Setting up and operating automatic bar feeders
• Loading, checking and safely proving CNC programs
• Producing and inspecting first-off components
• Making tooling and wear offset adjustments
• Troubleshooting machining and setup issues
• Maintaining consistent quality across production runs
• Improving setups, cycle times and production efficiency
• Following company quality and safety procedures

About you

• Proven experience independently setting CNC turning or mill-turn machines
• Strong practical knowledge of CNC machining processes
• Previous/ Current experience with using DMG MORI and MORI SEIKI CNC Machines
• Confidence with tooling, offsets, work holding and program prove-outs
• Independently read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Identify and resolve machining issues Independently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliability, initiative and the ability to work independently
• Full Australian working rights and currently reside in Australia

About us

Infinite Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned precision manufacturing company supplying components across the Aerospace, Defence, Communications, Radar, Transport and Advanced Manufacturing industries. We continue to grow and invest in our people, equipment and manufacturing capabilities. Our management team has extensive machining experience and remains actively involved on the workshop floor, operating machines and supporting production daily. We understand the challenges of machining and value experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work.

• $40–$50 per hour + Superannuation
• Morning shift with overtime opportunities
• Work with DMG MORI and MORI SEIKI mill-turn equipment
• Established production environment with consistent work
• Experienced management who understand machining
• Supportive team and practical, hands-on workplace
• Long-term opportunities within a growing Australian manufacturer