Machine Operator

Criterion Industries; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Uniforms and PPE supplied

Free on-site parking

Profit share after probation

Job summary

Criterion in Epping VIC is seeking a hands-on Joinery team member to operate tools and machinery for timber door production. You will follow drawings, set up equipment, and perform safety checks.

The role requires reading blueprints, working safely, and contributing to quality standards. Ideal candidates bring hands-on manufacturing experience, are comfortable with tools, physically fit, and can pass pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing or trades experience required.
• Ability to read measurements and blueprints is essential.
• Willing to work full-time in Epping (Mon–Fri).
• Pre-employment medical and police check required.
• CNC experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools and machines to manufacture timber doors.
• Read and follow part drawings, blueprints, and measurements.
• Set up and calibrate machinery to job requirements.
• Complete safety checks and machine inspections.
• Keep workspace clean and tools maintained.
• Follow quality control standards throughout the job.
• Take part in team meetings and training sessions.
• Help meet production targets and support your team.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Tools proficiency

Physical fitness

Quality and safety

Full-time in Epping

Medical clearance

Blueprint reading

CNC experience

Tools

CNC machines

CAD drawings

Job description

Full-time Permanent Internship

Posted 14 Sep 2026

Description

Why Join Criterion

We’re a 40+ year family business that manufactures high-quality doors, sliding systems, and hardware for the commercial and residential building industry. We take pride in what we do and back each other to get the job done.

You’ll join a team that’s Energetic, Committed and United. You’ll work with people who care about doing things right, take ownership of their work, and support each other every day.

If you’ve worked in joinery, manufacturing, or hands‑on carpentry and want stable full‑time work with structure, clear expectations, and a team that delivers — this is it.

Criterion is a certified Great Place to Work®.

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated and detail‑focused team member to join our Joinery team in Epping VIC. This role is hands‑on and involves operating tools and machinery to manufacture timber doors and related joinery products.

You’ll follow detailed part drawings or sales orders, carry out machine set‑ups, and perform quality checks throughout the process. If you’ve got a background in joinery, carpentry, or timber‑based manufacturing — and you’re confident reading measurements and working safely — we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Operate tools and machines to produce timber joinery items (Timber doors)
• Read and follow part drawings, blueprints, and measurements
• Set up and calibrate machinery to job requirements
• Complete safety checks and machine inspections
• Keep your workspace clean and tools maintained
• Follow quality control standards throughout the job
• Take part in team meetings and training sessions
• Help meet production targets and support your team

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in hands‑on work like manufacturing, trades or warehousing
• Comfortable using tools
• Physically fit and reliable
• Focused on quality, safety and teamwork
• Willing to work full‑time in Epping, Monday to Friday
• Can pass a pre‑employment medical and police check
• Prior experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints (preferred,

but not essential)

• Prior experience using CNC (Computer Numerical Control machine) will be highly regarded,

(but not essential)

What Criterion Wants to Offer You

• Full‑time, stable job with Monday - Friday shifts (morning or afternoon shift)
• Training provided
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Free on‑site parking - cut your commute and work close to home
• Bonus (profit share) program after probation
• A strong, supportive team and a job where your work counts
• Part of a certified Great Place to Work®

Join a certified Great Place to Work® with a strong team culture.