Toolmaker

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Innovative Plastic Solutions Pty Ltd, located in Melbourne, is seeking a permanent full-time operator to manufacture and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts to tight tolerances. You will study drawings, measure stock, shape material with machine tools and inspect finished parts using precision instruments.

Required AQF Certificate III or IV with on‑the‑job training; 3+ years experience may substitute qualifications.

Qualifications

• Study drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Measuring and marking out metal stock and castings using gauges.
• Shaping metal and wood stock using machine tools.
• Checking accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Applying protective finishes to patterns and painting pattern sections.
• Assembling pattern sections and shaping work pieces to specified finish.
• Pouring and spreading materials into moulds and over models of patterns; building laminations of fibreglass cloth and plastic resin.
• Repairing broken patterns and correcting patterns to compensate for casting defects.
• Constructing templates for layout and inspection.

Skills

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Machining

Quality inspection

Education

AQF Certificate III

AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Innovative Plastic Solutions Pty Ltd Make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery. Benefits Flexible hours available 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Working rights required for this role Expected salary: $79,600.00 - $90,000.00 per annum Task & responsibilities Studying drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured and models to be constructed Measuring and marking out metal stock and castings using various gauges Shaping metal and wood stock using machine tools Checking accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments Testing and modifying manufactured articles Applying protective finishes to patterns and painting pattern sections to indicate method of assembly Assembling pattern sections and shaping work pieces to specified finish Pouring and spreading materials into moulds and over models of patterns, and building laminations of fibreglass cloth and plastic resin to fabricate patterns Repairing broken and damaged patterns and correcting patterns to compensate for defects in casting Constructing templates for layout and inspection Qualification & experience AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

About Company Innovative Plastic Solutions is your experience local manufacturer. We're specialists in plastic injection moulding, with deep expertise drawn from our 25-year history of manufacturing in Australia.

Our in-house capabilities are extensive, reflecting the diversity of our current product portfolio where we manufacture our own products for in-house brands or work with external customers to supply products and services from individual elements to running the entire project. Work Type: Full time Salary: $79600-90000 Job Publish: 21-10-2026 Job Expire: 20-11-2026