Precision CNC Machinist: Setter & Operator (3–5 Axis)

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

An established Australian advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist – Setter / Operator to join its precision machining team.

This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist who can independently set up and operate CNC machines, work from engineering drawings and manufacture precision components to required tolerances.

The position offers stable, long-term employment working with modern CNC equipment on a variety of precision engineering components.

An established Australian advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist – Setter / Operator to join its precision machining team.

This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist who can independently set up and operate CNC machines, work from engineering drawings and manufacture precision components to required tolerances.

The position offers stable, long-term employment working with modern CNC equipment on a variety of precision engineering components.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines and/or CNC lathes

• Independently set up jobs from engineering drawings

• Set cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, work offsets and tool offsets

• Load, prove and adjust CNC programs at the machine

• Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts, speeds and feeds

• Carry out first-off and in-process dimensional inspections

• Use micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and other precision measuring equipment

• Monitor dimensions, surface finish and tool condition during machining

• Make tooling, machine and offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling and setup issues

• Produce components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a CNC Machinist / Setter / Operator

• Strong CNC machine setting skills

• Ability to independently set up and prove machining jobs

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances

• Good knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds and workholding

• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Good machining and problem-solving skills

• Reliable and able to work effectively with minimal supervision

A relevant trade qualification is preferred.

Experience with 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining is required. Experience with 5-axis CNC machining is not essential but will be highly regarded.

Experience with Siemens SINUMERIK controls would be an advantage - not essential

What We Offer

This is a full-time, permanent day-shift position offering stable, long-term employment in an established Australian manufacturing environment. You will work with modern CNC machining equipment, including 3, 4 and 5-axis machines, producing a variety of precision components as part of a supportive and experienced machining team.