CNC VMC MACHINIST SETTER - HEIDELBERG WEST

Recruit Inc Pte Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Inc Pte Ltd in Melbourne's northern suburbs is seeking an experienced CNC VMC Machinist to join a stable precision engineering team.

The role involves setting and operating CNC VMCs, reading drawings, selecting tools, and achieving tight tolerances on varied jobbing work. Immediate start and long-term, full-time employment available.

Candidates should have trade qualifications in Fitting & Machining, hands-on CNC experience, and a meticulous approach to quality.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in Fitting & Machining or similar.
• Experience setting and operating CNC VMC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of cutting tools, feeds and speeds.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• CNC programming experience advantageous.
• Experience with jobbing or small-batch machining.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC Vertical Machining Centres
• Machining precision components to engineering drawings
• Selecting cutting tools, tooling and workholding equipment
• Setting machine offsets and machining parameters
• Carrying out tool changes and machine adjustments
• Checking components using precision measuring equipment
• Working to close tolerances and quality requirements
• Assisting with other workshop duties when required
• Working as part of a skilled engineering team

Skills

Trade qualifications in Fitting & Mach

Setting & operating CNC VMC machines

Reading engineering drawings

Cutting tools, feeds and speeds

Precision measuring equipment

Tight tolerances

CNC programming (advantageous)

Jobbing/small-batch machining

High attention to detail

Job description

CNC VMC MACHINIST SETTER - HEIDELBERG WEST

• REF NUMBER 1517
• Heidelberg West - Northern Suburbs
• CNC Vertical Machining Centres (VMC)
• CNC Setting & Operating
• Precision Engineering & Jobbing Work
• Permanent Full-Time Position
• Immediate Start Available

Great opportunity to join a successful and well-established precision engineering business located in Heidelberg West.
Our client is a highly regarded Australian engineering company with a strong history of providing precision machining, fabrication and engineering services to a variety of industries.

Due to ongoing work requirements, they are looking for an experienced CNC VMC Machinist / Setter to join their engineering team.

This is a hands‑on position involving the setting and operation of CNC Vertical Machining Centres, producing precision‑machined components from engineering drawings.

The work involves a variety of machining jobs, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys jobbing work rather than repetitive production machining.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating CNC Vertical Machining Centres
• Machining precision components to engineering drawings
• Selecting cutting tools, tooling and workholding equipment
• Setting machine offsets and machining parameters
• Carrying out tool changes and machine adjustments
• Checking components using precision measuring equipment
• Working to close tolerances and quality requirements
• Assisting with other workshop duties when required
• Working as part of a skilled engineering team

TO APPLY YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• Trade qualifications in Fitting & Machining or similar
• Experience setting and operating CNC VMC machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good understanding of cutting tools, feeds and speeds
• Experience with precision measuring equipment
• Ability to work to tight tolerances
• CNC programming experience advantageous
• Experience with jobbing or small-batch machining
• High attention to detail

This is a great opportunity to join a stable Australian engineering company offering interesting and varied machining work, good working conditions and a supportive team environment.

If you are an experienced CNC VMC Machinist looking for a long‑term and rewarding position in Melbourne's northern suburbs, we would like to hear from you.

All enquiries are confidential. Your details will not be given to our client and your current employer will not be contacted without your consent.