Manufacturing Published: 2025-09-09 CNC Machinist

Based at our Heatherbrae site and reporting to the Machine Shop & Toolroom Team Leader, this hands-on role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on production uptime and quality.

You'll be responsible for setting up and operating CNC lathes and 5-axis milling machines, supporting both planned maintenance and urgent breakdowns. Your precision, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety will be key to delivering high-quality machining and toolmaking services.

This role is perfect for a trade-qualified machinist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Mon - Thurs (4 day week)

5am - 3pm (9.5 hour shifts)

• Primary Purpose: Responsible for planned and reactive machining tasks, prioritising breakdowns to maximise production uptime. Operates CNC lathe and 5-axis milling machines to produce high-quality parts.
• Workplace Safety: Must comply with all EH&S policies, conduct Job Safety Observations, report incidents, and actively identify and address hazards.
• Machining Duties: Perform safe and efficient machining from drawings or samples, complete QA documentation, and ensure high standards of workmanship.
• Planning & Reporting: Review weekly plans, escalate issues affecting timelines, and complete work orders and shift reports in the MEX (Maintenance Management System).
• Leadership & Teamwork: Promote continuous improvement, model compliance and work ethic, and contribute to developing standard work practices.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct inspections, execute rework, and participate in investigations of quality incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Key Relationships: Collaborates with Team Leaders, Maintenance Planners, and Coordinators; reports directly to the Machine Shop & Toolroom Team Leader.

You are a trade-qualified CNC machinist with hands-on experience operating CNC lathes and 5-axis milling machines in a manufacturing environment. You are safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently to meet production targets. Strong communication skills, a commitment to quality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement are essential.

Our products and services prioritize safety and efficiency, supported by a resilient global supply chain and a team of experienced specialists. As a major manufacturer and supplier of ground control solutions for the mining and tunneling industry, we offer a comprehensive product portfolio and hold a strong market position. We are committed to ongoing development of new technologies aimed at improving project safety and efficiency.

We also provide galvanising and other related services to the mining, civil, marine, commercial, and industrial industries.

• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
• Professional Growth: We offer continuous professional development opportunities and support. Grow within an expanding and ethical global organisation as we integrate into our Sandvik family
• Work-Life Balance: We provide gender-neutral paid parental leave to support our employees and their families
• Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from discounted private health insurance and other perks with leading providers. Access our employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, and an optional Fitness Passport for you and your family.

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Sandvik is proud to be an EEO employer and a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. We are committed to hiring the best person for the role and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination as a part of the hiring process.