Precision Machinist — Manual Lathes & Milling

Borg; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossmuller is seeking skilled Machine Operators to join our engineering workshop in Oberon, NSW. You will operate manual lathes and milling machines to produce components to specification.

Key responsibilities include setting up machines, reading job sheets, and ensuring quality with precise measurements. A forklift licence is highly regarded, and a pre-employment medical may be required. This is a full-time permanent role in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating manual lathes and/or milling machines in engineering or fabrication.
• Ability to work unsupervised and complete set tasks to a high standard.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, accuracy and safety.
• Basic numeracy and ability to interpret job sheets and simple drawings.
• Willingness to work in a busy, hands-on workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines.
• Read job sheets and basic drawings; select appropriate tools, speeds and feeds.
• Machine components to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Check parts for quality and accuracy using measuring equipment.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and safe.
• Meet production timeframes and record job details accurately.
• Follow all safety, quality and workplace procedures.

Skills

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Unsupervised work

Education

Forklift Licence

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Measuring equipment

Job description

Crossmuller is seeking skilled Machine Operators to join our engineering workshop in Oberon, NSW. You will operate manual lathes and milling machines to produce components to specification.

Key responsibilities include setting up machines, reading job sheets, and ensuring quality with precise measurements. A forklift licence is highly regarded, and a pre-employment medical may be required. This is a full-time permanent role in a busy workshop environment.