CNC Sliding Head Machinist (Fanuc) – 4 Day Week

recruitaustralia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day Week

Job summary

Recruit Australia in Braeside is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our client on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on setting, operating and programming Sliding Head CNC lathes, performing small-batch runs of 50–100 components with Fanuc controls.

You will read engineering drawings, ensure high quality and work effectively in a collaborative workshop environment. The position offers a 4-day work week, day shift, and a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Trade background as a CNC Machinist or similar.
• Strong experience with Sliding Head / Swiss-type CNC lathes (Star, Citizen, Tornos etc.).
• Ability to program, set and operate Fanuc-based machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Reliable and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and program Sliding Head CNC lathes.
• Work on small batch runs (typically 50–100 components).
• Use Fanuc controls and read engineering drawings.

Skills

Sliding Head CNC lathe

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Recruit Australia in Braeside is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our client on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on setting, operating and programming Sliding Head CNC lathes, performing small-batch runs of 50–100 components with Fanuc controls.

You will read engineering drawings, ensure high quality and work effectively in a collaborative workshop environment. The position offers a 4-day work week, day shift, and a competitive hourly rate based on experience.