Machinist / Fitter & Turner (1st Class)

About the role

A leading Australian manufacturer of components for the mining, manufacturing and aviation sectors is expanding its workshop team. It is looking for a skilled Machinist / Fitter & Turner to machine parts and tooling for polyurethane, plastic and rubber components such as wheel chocks, heavy vehicle blocks, clamps and wear liners. The position is full-time permanent, based in Sumner Park.

Key responsibilities

• Work with manual and CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Machine manufactured parts, components and specialised tooling.
• Machining metal moulds and dies used to cast and pour polyurethane and rubber parts.
• Machining metal frames, plates and studs bonded into polyurethane parts to give them structural strength.
• Trimming, boring or fine-tuning polyurethane and plastic blocks to exact engineering tolerances after they have set.
• Reworking existing tooling, fixing worn dies and modifying production parts to technical drawings.

Required profile

• Recognised trade qualification (Machinist / Fitter & Turner).
• Proven experience operating a variety of machining centres.
• Solid understanding of workplace health and safety (WHS).
• Mechanical fitting experience (highly regarded).

Required skills

• CNC milling and turning.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

What we offer

• Salary of $86,000 - $100,000 plus superannuation.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Supportive team and excellent working environment.
• Long-term career progression in a rapidly growing business.