Cnc Operator

S&A Stairs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Social functions

Blood donor leave

Long-term employment prospects

Job summary

S&A Stairs in Braeside, VIC, is seeking a full-time CNC Operator to join our timber stair manufacturing team. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, operating a range of CNC machines to produce solid timber stair components.

You’ll be part of a close-knit, high-performing department in a fourth-generation family business with a 100-year history in Australian homes. This role offers steady, long-term employment, skill development, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines in timber manufacturing.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Trade qualification in carpentry or joinery.
• Experience in timber manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce solid timber stair components.
• Maintain and service CNC machines and tools.
• Collaborate with team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

CNC operation

Timber manufacturing

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification (carpentry or joinery)

Tools

Flatbed Woodtron

Pod & Rail 5axis Rover A

Pod & Rail 5axis Rover C

Biesse Rover A

Biesse Rover C

Job description

About S&A:

We’re a fourth-generation family business with a high-energy culture. S&A Stairs has been making stairs for Australian homes since 1920. Today, we're a national supplier to Australia's biggest home builders with operations in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales & South Australia. We’ve worked with the country’s leading architects for generations and have written the book on making quality stairs at scale for a majority of Australia’s Top 30 builders.

We LOVE the job, take pride in our work, constantly grow and evolve, and offer exceptional pathways for our customers.

About the role:

Join one of Australia’s leading stair manufacturers at our Braeside branch as a full-time CNC Operator! You'll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team in our dynamic CNC department, working Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in crafting custom, high-quality stair components using world-class technology.

What you'll be doing:

• Producing various solid timber stair components
• Regular maintenance and upkeep of machines and tools
• Working in a supportive team environment

Your work will rotate on the following machines -

• Flatbed Woodtron
• 3 x Pod & Rail 5axis Biesse Rover A
• Pod & Rail 5axis Biesse Rover C

What you'll bring:

We’re looking for someone who brings a strong work ethic, precision, and pride in craftsmanship. Ideally, you have:

• Experience operating CNC machines (timber preferred)
• A current Australian drivers licence
• A trade qualification (carpentry or joinery preferred)
• Experience in timber manufacturing or a similar industry (bonus points!)

Why you'll love it here:

We’re passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and proud of the work they do. Here’s what you can expect:

• Supportive and team-focused work environment
• Lots of pockets for growth and development
• Secure and long-term employment prospects
• Novated leasing
• Great social functions i.e. brewery, bowling etc.
• Blood & bone marrow donor leave
• Innovative and well-established company where a third of team members are celebrating 10+ years of service