Fitter machinist

Hi Impulse Equipment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Full-time employment

Well-equipped workshop

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Hi-Impulse Equipment Pty Ltd in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Fitter Machinist to join our busy workshop. You will program, set up and operate CNC lathes and milling machines, reading engineering drawings and selecting tooling to meet tight tolerances.

Proven Fanuc CNC programming skills and experience with Mazak Integrex or similar control systems are highly regarded. We offer full-time work in a well-equipped shop with a supportive team and varied, precision machining projects.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Fitter Machinist or equivalent experience.
• Strong Fanuc CNC programming and operating experience is essential.
• Proven CNC programming and tool-setting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming, tool setting and machine operation.
• Independently programming, setting up and operating CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Working with Fanuc and Mazak control systems.
• Performing routine machinery maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting tooling, machining strategies and cutting parameters.
• Maintaining high standards of precision, quality and productivity.
• Managing multiple jobs with attention to detail.

Skills

CNC programming

Tool setting

Mazak Integrex

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Machining practice

Quality workmanship

Multitask in workshop

Education

Trade-qualified Fitter Machinist

Tools

Mazak Integrex

DN Solutions

Fanuc controls

Job description

Hi-Impulse Equipment Pty Ltd is an established, family-owned precision manufacturing company based in Newcastle, with a long history in the manufacturing industry.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Fitter Machinist to join our busy manufacturing workshop.

Our workshop operates CNC lathes, Milling machines and robotic Laser + Mig welding. featuring a diverse range of machinery and control systems, including Mazak Integrex and DN Solutions machines equipped with Fanuc controls.

Key Responsibilities

• CNC programming, tool setting and machine operation.
• Independently programming, setting up and operating CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Working with various CNC control systems, including Fanuc and Mazak.
• Performing routine machinery maintenance, troubleshooting and general upkeep.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, machining strategies and cutting parameters.
• Maintaining high standards of precision, quality and productivity.
• Managing multiple jobs and priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Trade-qualified Fitter Machinist or equivalent experience.
• Strong Fanuc CNC programming and operating experience is essential.
• Proven CNC programming and tool-setting capabilities.
• Experience with CNC turning and/or milling operations.
• Ability to independently program, set up and complete machining jobs from start to finish.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable, self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Experience with Mazak Integrex and other CNC control systems will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates, depending on demonstrated skills, experience and ability.
• Full-time, stable employment with an established Newcastle manufacturing company.
• A well-equipped workshop operating 12 CNC lathes and mills.
• Diverse and challenging precision machining work.
• A small, supportive and experienced team environment.
• Opportunity to work across a variety of CNC machines and control systems.