Manual Machinist – Gear Cutting & Grinding Specialist

IntoWork Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IntoWork Australia is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for a busy engineering workshop in Australia. The role focuses on gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machinery to manufacture and repair precision components to exact specifications.

The successful candidate will operate various conventional machines, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain tight tolerances with meticulous quality. Overtime and regular hours are available in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machines.
• Recent experience in a heavy industrial or engineering workshop environment.
• Strong manual machining background, including manual lathes and milling machines.
• Experience with manual slotting and shaping machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operating gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machines.
• Operating manual lathes, milling machines, slotting machines, and other conventional machining equipment.
• Manufacturing precision components from steel, bronze, nylon, and other materials.
• Setting up machinery, selecting tooling, and adjusting machine parameters.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and job instructions.
• Measuring and inspecting components to ensure compliance with tight tolerances.
• Using precision measuring instruments and calibration equipment.
• Operating overhead cranes to load and unload materials and components.
• Maintaining a safe, organised, and productive work environment.

Skills

Gear cutting

Gear grinding

Shaping machines

Manual machining

Reading drawings

Job description

IntoWork Australia is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist for a busy engineering workshop in Australia. The role focuses on gear cutting, gear grinding, and shaping machinery to manufacture and repair precision components to exact specifications.

The successful candidate will operate various conventional machines, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain tight tolerances with meticulous quality. Overtime and regular hours are available in a supportive team setting.