Laser Cladding Operator - 4-Day Week, Career Growth

Nepean (AU); Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day compressed work week

Above award wages

Supportive team environment

Cross-disciplinary experience

Long-term career development

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall in Mackay, QLD, is seeking a Laser Cladding Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate and maintain laser cladding equipment to repair and enhance industrial components in a safety‑conscious environment.

You will read engineering drawings, program parameters, inspect parts with precision, and work with CNC/robotic systems. The role offers a four‑day week, above‑award wages, and opportunities across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience operating laser cladding or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Experience with inspection using measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Configure laser cladding systems, program machine parameters, adjust laser beam optics, and align powder or wire feed mechanisms
• Inspect, clean, and pre-treat industrial workpieces to ensure proper metallurgical bonding
• Operate CNC or robotic laser cladding cells, monitoring real-time metrics such as laser power, powder flow, shielding gas, and melt pool stability
• Perform post-cladding inspections using micrometers, calipers, and NDT methods to verify coating thickness and surface integrity
• Clean and maintain laser optics, nozzles, and delivery systems, troubleshooting minor issues as they arise
• Maintain a clean workstation and adhere to laser safety protocols and PPE requirements

Skills

Laser cladding operation

CNC machinery

Robotic systems

Read engineering drawings

Measuring & inspection

Safety procedures

Tools

Laser cladding systems

CNC

Robotics

Job description

NEPEAN Longwall in Mackay, QLD, is seeking a Laser Cladding Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate and maintain laser cladding equipment to repair and enhance industrial components in a safety‑conscious environment.

You will read engineering drawings, program parameters, inspect parts with precision, and work with CNC/robotic systems. The role offers a four‑day week, above‑award wages, and opportunities across disciplines.