Toolmaker Tradesman

ProQuest Recruitment & Training; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Job summary

ProQuest Recruitment & Training in Spotswood (VIC) is seeking a tradesperson for a hands-on Tool Room role. You will manufacture, repair and maintain tooling, components and production equipment using manual lathes, milling machines and bench tools.

The role requires a trade qualification and solid experience in a tool room environment. Day shift, approx. 7:30am–3:30pm, with a potential 9-day fortnight and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a tool room or machine shop.
• Hands-on experience with manual lathes, milling machines, bench grinders and drill presses.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Hands-on problem solving and mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture and repair components.
• Perform precision bench fitting including filing, drilling, tapping and assembly.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Manufacture, modify and maintain tooling, jigs, fixtures and production equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, repair and maintenance of mechanical components.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe tool room and work environment.

Skills

Manual lathes

Manual milling

Bench grinders

Drill presses

Bench fitting

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification in Toolmaking/Fitting/Turning

Tools

Welding

Jig & fixture design

Tooling maintenance

Job description

ProQuest Recruitment & Training – Spotswood VIC

1d ago , from ProQuest Recruitment & Training

Join one of the world’s largest glass manufacturing companies. We are seeking reliable, committed people looking for a long-term career and stable employment.

This role is ideally suited to a qualified tradesperson who enjoys precision work and has strong practical experience operating manual machine tools and carrying out bench fitting activities.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, repair, modification and maintenance of tooling, machine components and production equipment.

Employment details

• Pay rate: $66.40 per hour
• Shift: Day shift
• Hours: Approximately 7:30am – 3:30pm
• Roster: Most likely a 9-day fortnight
• Location: Spotswood
• Hours and roster: To be confirmed

Key Responsibilities

• Operate conventional manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture and repair components.
• Perform precision bench fitting work, including filing, drilling, tapping and assembly.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Manufacture, modify and maintain tooling, jigs, fixtures and production equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, repair and maintenance of mechanical components.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe tool room and work environment.

Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification in Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning, Mechanical Trades, Engineering Tradesperson or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a tool room or machine shop environment.
• Strong hands-on experience operating:
  • Manual lathes
  • Manual milling machines
  • Bench grinders
  • Drill presses
• Demonstrated bench fitting skills, including precision filing and hand tool work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving and mechanical repairs.

Desirable Experience The following experience would be highly regarded:

• Toolmaking and maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Jig and fixture manufacture.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Repair and modification of production tooling and machinery.
• General mechanical fault finding and maintenance.

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, is confident working with conventional machine tools and enjoys solving practical engineering and tooling problems.

If you are an experienced tradesperson looking for a hands-on Tool Room position with a strong hourly rate and a potential 9-day fortnight, we would be interested in hearing from you.