Toolmaker

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth, WA-based advanced manufacturing employer seeks an experienced Toolmaker and precision machinist to produce high-precision components in prototype and small batches. You’ll work with autonomy and help shape the operation as the team grows.

Strong focus on CNC programming, CAD/CAM, and metrology, with leadership potential. Visa sponsorship considered for exceptional candidates; CV should highlight trade qualifications and CNC/CAM background.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Toolmaker/Tool and Die Maker or Fitter and Turner/Machinist, with precision manufacturing experience.
• Experience programming CNC machines and using CAD/CAM on contemporary controls and software.
• Desirable exposure to high-speed machining, jig grinding, EDM or other prototype techniques.

Responsibilities

• Take CNC turning and milling jobs from programming through set-up to operation
• Perform jig grinding and other precision grinding
• Prepare CAD/CAM programs and adapt existing models
• Make fixtures and workholding to hold parts accurately
• Carry out inspection and metrology, refining processes
• Partner with engineers to simplify manufacturability
• Put procedures and systems in place as the team grows, delivering prototypes and small batches to spec

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Precision machining

High-speed machining

Metrology

Education

Toolmaker/Tool and Die Maker trade qualification

Fitter and Turner/Machinist

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC controls

Job description

Perth, WA, Australia Full-time Posted 9 Nov 2026

Discussed at interview Visa sponsorship

About the role

The employer is an advanced manufacturing business near Perth that designs and builds precision mechanisms for international markets and is putting heavy investment into making its own parts. Its need is an experienced toolmaker and precision machinist to produce high-precision components in prototype and small batches, working with considerable autonomy over methods and processes.

Growth is rapid, and the employer wants someone who will help shape the manufacturing operation and step into more technical and leadership responsibility as the team expands. Visa sponsorship may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

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Key responsibilities

• Take CNC turning and milling jobs from programming through set-up to operation
• Perform jig grinding and other precision grinding
• Prepare CAD/CAM programs and adapt existing models when needed
• Make fixtures and workholding that hold parts accurately
• Carry out inspection and metrology, and continually refine the processes
• Partner with the engineers so designs are easier to manufacture
• Put manufacturing procedures and systems in place while the team expands, and deliver prototype and small-batch runs to exacting quality standards, from planning to finished parts

Requirements & eligibility

• A Toolmaker, Tool and Die Maker or Fitter and Turner/Machinist trade qualification, or experience that is equivalent, together with substantial hands‑on experience in precision manufacturing to close tolerances (IT6 and finer, or equivalent precision work)
• Experience programming CNC machines and using CAD/CAM on contemporary controls and software, plus a sound understanding of materials, tooling, workholding and measurement
• Experience with high-speed machining, precision grinding (particularly jig grinding), EDM and/or alternative prototype manufacturing techniques is desirable