CNC Router Operator

Jobwire; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobwire in Melbourne manufactures high-quality components, combining CNC routing for plastics with rope-based fabrication. The role focuses on producing HDPE parts and assisting in rope component assembly, reading drawings and maintaining tooling.

You will program, set up and operate CNC routers, nest parts to reduce waste, and perform quality checks to ensure despatch-ready components. A hands-on contributor who enjoys cross-material work will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC routers, especially in plastics (HDPE preferred).
• Skilled in ropework or wire rope component assembly.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC routers for HDPE, aluminium, and similar materials.
• Nest parts for optimal material usage and minimise waste.
• Load/unload sheet materials and maintain cutter tooling.
• Finish routed components with edge trimming, hole cleaning, and sorting.
• Track production output to meet project timelines.
• Maintain workspace and assist with waste extraction and tooling care.
• Cut, assemble, and finish wire-cored rope for nets and structural components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings for accurate part fabrication.
• Drill, linish, and prepare rope, plastic, steel, and fibreglass components.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure parts are despatch-ready.
• Coordinate batch manufacturing of rope components and maintain stock levels.

Skills

CNC router operation

Rope assembly

Job description

This role is central to the production of high-quality equipment and combines advanced CNC operation with hands-on rope and component fabrication.

About the Role:

As part of the manufacturing team, you’ll be responsible for producing plastic components using CNC routers and assisting in the preparation and assembly of rope-based elements. From cutting HDPE sheets and nesting shapes, to assembling complex rope components, this is a multi-faceted role for someone who enjoys working across materials and tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

CNC Router Operation (Plastics Department)

• Program, set up, and operate CNC routers for HDPE, aluminium, and similar materials
• Nest parts for optimal material usage and minimise waste
• Load/unload sheet materials and maintain cutter tooling
• Finish routed components with edge trimming, hole cleaning, and sorting
• Track production output to meet project timelines
• Maintain workspace and assist with waste extraction and tooling care

Ropework & Component Fabrication

• Cut, assemble, and finish wire-cored rope for nets and structural components
• Read and interpret technical drawings for accurate part fabrication
• Drill, linish, and prepare rope, plastic, steel, and fibreglass components
• Conduct quality checks and ensure parts are despatch-ready
• Coordinate batch manufacturing of rope components and maintain stock levels

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience operating CNC routers, especially in plastics (HDPE preferred)
• Skilled in ropework or wire rope component assembly