Toolmaker - Afternoon Shift

Core Talent; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent seeks an experienced Toolmaker/Machinist for our client in Revesby, NSW. You will join a skilled tooling team supporting aluminium beverage can production with precision tooling and high‑speed operations.

Based in Revesby, you will manufacture, repair and maintain tooling, troubleshoot issues and ensure safety, quality and environmental standards. The role requires a strong maintenance mindset and collaboration across sites in Australia and NZ.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Trade qualification as Toolmaker or Machinist or equivalent mechanical trade.
• Experience in high‑speed production environments.
• Strong tooling, machining and precision engineering experience.
• Proven troubleshooting and fault‑finding capability.
• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance systems.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain precision tooling for can manufacturing.
• Operate machining equipment to produce components to exact specifications and tolerances.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot tooling issues to minimise downtime.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on tooling.
• Provide technical support and advice on tooling repairs and modifications.
• Liaise with sites across Australia and New Zealand to meet tooling requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain workmanship and quality standards across tooling activities.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure work complies with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Toolmaking

Machining

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Quality awareness

Safety awareness

Education

Toolmaker/Machinist trade qualification

Tools

Machining equipment

Maintenance systems

Job description

Toolmaker - Revesby, NSW

Afternoon Shift - 2pm - 10pm - $42.38 + 15% Afternoon Loading + Super

Join a Leading Metal beverage packaging manufacturer.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Toolmaker / Machinist to join a specialist tooling team supporting one of Australia's leading metal packaging manufacturers.

Based in Revesby, you will be responsible for manufacturing, repairing and maintaining precision tooling used in the production of aluminium beverage cans that are used across the whole country.

This role offers the opportunity to work with highly specialised tooling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision and safety are critical.

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will become part of a skilled tooling team responsible for producing high-precision tooling that supports high-speed can manufacturing operations.

Your expertise will help ensure manufacturing sites maintain optimal productivity, quality and operational performance through the delivery of reliable tooling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain precision tooling for can manufacturing operations
• Operate machining equipment to produce components to exact specifications and tolerances
• Diagnose and troubleshoot tooling issues to minimise production downtime
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities on tooling
• Provide technical support and advice regarding tooling repairs and modifications
• Liaise with manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand to ensure tooling requirements are met
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance and production teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain accurate workmanship and quality standards across all tooling activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing practices
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety, quality and environmental standards

About You Essential Requirements

• Trade qualification as a Toolmaker, Machinist or equivalent Mechanical Trade
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience working within high-speed production environments
• Strong tooling, machining and precision engineering experience
• Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance systems
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and quality

Desirable

• Advanced Trade Certificate
• Experience within packaging, FMCG, beverage, food manufacturing or related industries
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Technical Knowledge

You will possess a sound understanding of:

• Precision tooling and machining practices
• Mechanical systems and equipment
• Motors and drives
• Pumps and compressors
• Pneumatic systems
• Conveyors and material handling equipment
• Mechanical fault finding and root cause analysis
• Windows-based computer systems

What's Required

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively within a busy manufacturing environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to continuous learning and development
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 20kg