First Class Machinist

QE Innovations Pty Ltd; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QE Innovations Pty Ltd in Port Kembla, NSW, seeks a First class CNC machinist for a permanent night shift with overtime. You will operate a large 5-axis CNC, set up machines, interpret drawings and ensure on-time delivery with quality workmanship.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC operation or CAM programming, a team-oriented attitude, and ownership of tasks. Forklift/dogging licences are an advantage but not essential. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC operation and/or CAM programming experience.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a proactive attitude.
• Ownership of tasks and high pride in workmanship; takes responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large 5 axis milling and turning CNC machine.
• Set up CNC machines and maintain them.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to shape metal to tolerances.

Skills

CNC operation

CAM programming

Interpersonal skills

Forklift licence

Job description

QE Innovations, is an Australian owned and operated business exclusively representing equipment known for its outstanding quality and reliability, such as THIELE, EEP, Gruenewald, Hauhinco, Betek and Parker Conflow.Having secured a number of long term projects, they are now looking to grow their team within the business, seeking a First class CNC machinist to join the permanent night shift team on a full time permanent basis.

The role:

Permanent night shift with plenty of overtime available. Weekend work required.

Carry out all work in a safe manner in accordance with WH&S requirements

Operate a large 5 axis milling and turning CNC machine

Assemble and operate machinery to shape and form metal stock to fine tolerances

• Competently set up CNC machines
• Competently maintain CNC machines

Interpret comprehensive drawings and specifications

Ensure the products are safe to handle

On time delivery of components with quality workmanship

Programming and detailed reporting

Problem solve and fault find issues

The work is varied but jobs are of a similar nature which provides the satisfaction of being able to competently handle a complete project from commencement to completion.

About you:

• You’ll have 5+ years experience in CNC operation and/or CAM programming
• A high level of interpersonal skills with a friendly outgoing attitude, be decisive and work well within a team environment
• Take pride and ownership in completing all work to the highest trade standards.
• Applicants with a current forklift, rigging and/or dogging licence would be an advantage (but not essential)

The successful candidate will be based in the Port Kembla NSW workshop on a permanent night shift basis. Published salary is the day rate, shift penalty rates and superannuation apply in addition to this rate. Overtime hours at penalty rates are available.

This role is available for immediate start.