Fitter Machinist / 1St Class Metal Machinist

Skilled Jobs Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Athol Park in Adelaide is seeking a full-time 1st Class Metal Machinist or Fitter Machinist to join our fast-paced workshop. The role involves reading detailed drawings, CNC programming with Siemens Mazatrol (advantage), and maintaining precision parts for varied metal types.

Qualifications include a recognized trade qualification and at least 5 years' experience, with a strong safety focus and good communication. Sponsorship options under visa programs may be considered for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Recognized trade qualification as fitter machinist, or 1st class metal machinist.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Proven technical competency in precision metal machinery.
• Proactive safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Read detailed drawings to manufacture parts.
• Operate and program CNC machines including Siemens Mazatrol (advantage).
• Maintain and repair machines and equipment.
• Ensure parts meet tolerances and fits.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and support health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Reading drawings

CNC programming

Lathe

Milling

Siemens Mazatrol

Safety focus

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

5+ years experience

Trade qualification as fitter machinist or 1st class metal machinist

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Surface Grinding

Cylindrical Grinding

Job description

Athol Park

Our company is committed to ZERO Harm delivering exceptional performance to our clients. As an essential service provider, we offer continuity of employment including career development into leadership & management roles.

The Role:

Our Precision Machining workshop based in Adelaide is requiring a fulltime 1st Class Metal Machinist or Fitter Machinist to join our fast paced and developing workshop, due to growing work fronts for contracts, upcoming / existing projects, reoccurring maintenance and shut down requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe and productive manner
• Assist in the continual improvement of processes
• Ability to read detailed drawings to manufacture parts
• Experience with conventional workshop equipment (Lathe, Milling, Surface Grinding, Cylindrical Grinding) to manufacture parts from various metals and material types.
• CNC machine operation and programming, including siemens and Mazatrol controllers an advantage.
• Measuring and checking parts for tolerance and fits according to tolerances
• Fitting of parts into sub-assemblies and machines
• Undertake maintenance and repairs of machines and equipment
• Provide technical support to ensure all works are completed to all health and safety, environment and quality to requirements
• Preform operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing of mechanical parts
• Develop and maintain strong healthy relationships with internal and external stake holders

Qualifications & Experience:

• Recognized trade qualification as fitter machinist, or 1st class metal machinist
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Proven technical competency in precision metal machinery
• Proactive safety focus
• Ability to manage your own time and be self‑motivated
• Good communication skills with positive attitude to work
• An ability to proactively work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Disciplined attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• A current driver license.

All suitably qualified and experience candidates will be considered, will also consider sponsoring applicants under the TSS-482 or 494 Visa sponsorship program or visa transfer. Salary range will be between AUD $85,000 and AUD $100,000.