Precision Machinist - Manual Lathes, Mills, Immediate Start

Findstaff; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Casual assignment with full-time hours

Regular overtime opportunities

Job summary

FindStaff's client, a leading supplier to the industrial, mining, food & beverage, and resources sectors across Australia, seeks skilled machinists to operate manual lathes, milling, slotting and shaping machines and to produce precision components from steel and other materials.

You will set up machinery, interpret drawings, measure to tight tolerances, and work with overhead cranes in a safe, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a heavy industrial machining environment.
• Proven experience operating manual lathes and milling machines.
• Experience with manual slotting and shaping machines.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical schematics.
• Strong understanding of tooling selection, machine setup, speeds, feeds, and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Proficient in the use and calibration of precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Current National Police Check or willing to obtain one.
• Cylindrical/bore grinding experience would be highly advantageous.
• CNC machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual lathes, milling machines, slotting machines, and shaping machines.
• Manufacturing precision components from steel and other materials such as bronze and nylon.
• Setting up machinery, selecting tooling, and adjusting speeds and feeds.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measuring and inspecting finished components to ensure compliance with tolerances.
• Using overhead cranes to load and unload materials and components.
• Maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

CNC machining experience

Interpreting engineering drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Tooling selection & machine setup

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Police check

Cylindrical/bore grinding familiarity

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

FindStaff's client, a leading supplier to the industrial, mining, food & beverage, and resources sectors across Australia, seeks skilled machinists to operate manual lathes, milling, slotting and shaping machines and to produce precision components from steel and other materials.

You will set up machinery, interpret drawings, measure to tight tolerances, and work with overhead cranes in a safe, collaborative team.