Metal Machinist (First Class)

Sociable Tech; Dalby; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiant Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Metal Machinist (First Class) to join our Dalby workshop on a full-time basis. You will read drawings, set up CNC lathes and machine to tight tolerances, ensuring high quality work. The role offers a steady 45-hour week with overtime opportunities on-site in Dalby, QLD.

Applicants should have AQF Certificate III or IV and at least three years of trade experience in metal machining, with strong HSEQ commitment and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings.
• Ability to program and operate CNC lathes.
• Familiar with HSEQ and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Read technical drawings and machine to close tolerances.
• Set up machines, adjust guides, tools and controls.
• Machine metal parts and assemble as required.
• Maintain and repair equipment; ensure quality standards.

Skills

Read drawings

CNC lathe programming

Quality attention

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

AQF Certificate III or IV

Tools

Fanuc controllers

CAD CAM experience

Job description

Globetech Australia Pty Ltd Position: Metal Machinist (First Class) Employer: Allegiant Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 89 634 814 618) Location: Dalby, QLD 4405 Employment type: Full-time, permanent - approximately 45 ordinary hours per week Remuneration: $75,000 – $80,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, plus compulsory superannuation and any applicable penalty rates, overtime and allowances Applicable award: Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020

Benefits Hours and remuneration This is a full-time position of approximately 45 ordinary hours per week, with overtime available. The remuneration for the role is $75,000 – $80,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, together with compulsory superannuation and any penalty rates, overtime and allowances payable under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020.

Task & responsibilities About the role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Metal Machinist (First Class) to join our workshop on a full-time, ongoing basis.

Working under the direction of the workshop supervisor, the successful applicant will read and interpret drawings, machining to close tolerance and strict quality requirements and programming and operation of CNC lathes. This is a hands-on trade position offering a consistent 45 hours per week with overtime available and is suited to a candidate who takes pride in accurate, high-quality work and safe working practices.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Reading technical drawings and instructions to choose the right materials, tools, working methods and machine settings.
• Fitting and assembling metal parts.
• Checking metal parts to make sure they are accurate and fit together properly using measuring tools.
• Setting up machines by adjusting guides, stops, cutting tools and other controls.
• Shaping metal materials by cutting, grinding, drilling, bending, and other machining process.
• Cutting, bending, threading, and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes.
• Setting up textile machine parts that control how fabrics are spun, woven, knitted, sewn, and made.
• Finding machine problems, performing regular maintenance, and repairing or replacing damaged mechanical parts.
• Installing and assembling machines and equipment at different work sites.

Qualification & experience Skills and experience required

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3);
• at least three (3) years of equivalent demonstrated trade experience in metal machinist may substitute to the qualifications mentioned above.
• Read and interpret drawings.
• Previous experience programming and operating CNC lathes
• Be physically fit and healthy with the ability to pass medical assessments
• Ability to engage in an industry leading mindset on HSEQ within the team
• Be a strong team player
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skill set
• High attention to detail
• The ability to commit to a full-time position
• Willingness to develop new skills
• Forklift Licence (or ability to get one)Manual Driver’s licence advantageous
• Previous experience in a similar environment or industry (advantageous)
• Experience in CAD CAM Software (advantageous)
• Experience with Fanuc and Fagor controllers (advantageous)

About the employer

Allegiant Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 89 634 814 618) is a trusted specialist in casing for the mining and drilling industries across Australia. We deliver best-in-class innovative solutions backed by unmatched technical support. With over two decades of industry experience, we’re passionate about setting a new standard of excellence and driving growth sustainable, innovative solutions.