Machine Operator (Laser & CNC Router)

Waypoint Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Full training

Early finishes

Long Christmas break

Room to grow

Defence contracts

Team BBQs

Job summary

Waypoint Consulting seeks a hands-on Machine Operator for laser and CNC router work in a Brisbane workshop. No laser experience required as full training is provided, with a focus on precision foam and tool organisation products for Defence, aviation, marine and industrial clients.

You’ll join a small, long-standing team in a flat-culture environment, with opportunities to grow, quarterly bonuses, and predictable early finishes. Expect varied days between laser, router and assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator or similar in manufacturing or fittings.
• Demonstrated eye for quality and detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a small to mid-size team.
• Comfortable working in a workshop with PPE and noise.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser (approx. 50%), including setup, settings and quality checks; training provided.
• Operate CNC router (approx. 30%); clean foam after cutting.
• Assist with production tasks and assembly as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Reliable work record

Ownership

Team collaboration

Tools

Laser equipment

CNC router

Job description

Machine Operator (Laser & CNC Router) | Full Training Provided

Want to learn precision laser cutting and CNC routing with a growing Brisbane manufacturer? No laser experience needed. We'll teach you.

Our client is a specialist Brisbane manufacturer of precision foam and tool organisation products. They supply Defence, aviation, marine and industrial customers, and they've built a reputation for premium quality. Big defence contracts mean the workshop is flat out, and they need another hands-on operator to keep up.

What you'll be doing

• Laser operation (around 50%): Running the laser, including setup, settings and quality checks. You'll be fully trained alongside the current operator.
• CNC router (around 30%): Operating the router and cleaning up cut foam
• Production (around 20%): Product assembly and general workshop tasks

No two days are the same. One day you're on the laser, the next you're on the router or helping with assembly.

Who will you be working with?

You'll join a tight-knit team of under 30 people across two sister businesses. Most of the team have been there 5 to 10 years, which says plenty about the place. It's an open, flat culture without corporate layers or a manual for everything. People here speak up, pitch in and take pride in their work.

What's in it for you

• A quarterly team bonus of around $1,000 to $1,250
• Full training on laser and CNC router equipment
• Early finishes: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 7:30am to 2:00pm on Fridays
• A long Christmas break, with the workshop closed from 18 December to 4 January
• Real room to grow: you could move into different parts of the business
• Secure work backed by long-term defence contracts
• Quarterly team BBQs

What we're looking for

• Experience as a machine operator, production operator or similar in manufacturing, fabrication, joinery or signage
• CNC, laser or router experience is a bonus but not essential
• A sharp eye for detail, because quality is everything here
• Experience in a smaller business, or someone who's happy working without rigid processes and enjoys variety
• A reliable, steady work record and the confidence to speak up and take ownership
• Comfortable in a workshop environment with PPE requirements and varying noise levels

Additional information

• Full laser and CNC router training provided
• Quarterly team bonus and quarterly BBQs
• A tight knit team with real room to grow