Onsite CNC Machinist & Programmer - Hands-On Impact

Seven Migration Pty Ltd; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Purcell’s Engineering in Gladstone is seeking a full-time Onsite Machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will program, operate and set CNC machines, reading engineering drawings and ensuring precise fabrication and repair of components.

This hands-on role requires experience with CNC lathes, mills, machine centres and borers, plus strong knowledge of safety, quality, and production practices. Occasional weekend work may be required with overtime paid.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and 5 years in precision machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience in CNC operations and setting up machines.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Programming, operating, and setting the CNC machines.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Fabrication, modification or repair of mechanical instruments.
• Fabrication and modification of parts to maintain machine tools or equipment.
• Improve performance, productivity and efficiency of operations.

Skills

Production area

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Piping systems

PLC programming

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Cut off saw

Blueprints

Schematics

Manual dexterity

Reading drawings

Project management

OSH principles

Education

Trade qualification (Fitter & Turner or Machinist)

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Cut off saw

Job description

Purcell’s Engineering in Gladstone is seeking a full-time Onsite Machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will program, operate and set CNC machines, reading engineering drawings and ensuring precise fabrication and repair of components.

This hands-on role requires experience with CNC lathes, mills, machine centres and borers, plus strong knowledge of safety, quality, and production practices. Occasional weekend work may be required with overtime paid.