Manufacturing Operator

Best Practice Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Best Practice Group is seeking a production operator in Melbourne to set up and run metal cutting and CNC machines, laser engraving, and brass finishing. You will assemble components, perform quality checks, and contribute to meeting daily targets in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, CNC exposure (training offered), strong mechanical aptitude, and a proactive safety mindset. Day shift with potential progression to full‑time.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• CNC experience is highly regarded (training can be provided for the right person)
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence setting up machines
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Reliable, punctual and committed to a regular day shift
• Comfortable working on your feet and doing manual handling tasks
• Safety-conscious, with a good understanding of safe work practices
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate metal cutting machines
• Set up and operate CNC machines
• Linish (deburr and finish) brass components
• Set up and operate screwing machines for assembly
• Carry out quality checks on finished products
• Follow safe work procedures and keep the work area clean
• Work with the production team to meet daily targets
• Basic machine maintenance and reporting faults

Skills

CNC experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

CNC machines

Screwing machines

Laser engraving equipment

Deburring tools

Job description

This is a production role involving the setup and operation of metal cutting and CNC machines, laser engraving, finishing brass components, and assembly work.

Key responsibilities

Set up and operate metal cutting machines

Set up and operate CNC machines

Linish (deburr and finish) brass components

Set up and operate screwing machines for assembly

Carry out quality checks on finished products

Follow safe work procedures and keep the work area clean

Work with the production team to meet daily targets

Basic machine maintenance and reporting faults

About you

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred

CNC experience is highly regarded (training can be provided for the right person)

Mechanical aptitude and confidence setting up machines

Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work

Reliable, punctual and committed to a regular day shift

Comfortable working on your feet and doing manual handling tasks

Safety-conscious, with a good understanding of safe work practices

Able to work independently and as part of a small team

Full working rights in Australia

Employment Type: Casual 38 hours a week, with the opportunity to move to full-time for the right person

Hours: 38 hours per week, day shift

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day