CNC Machinist

We're a cracking group looking for a hot-shot CNC Machinist to join our Trusted, Experienced and Accurate team at Total Precision.

If you're passionate about precision engineering, love solving complex machining challenges, and want to contribute to Australia's growing defence and aerospace manufacturing capability — keep reading. You won't be disappointed.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Machinist to join our expanding team at Total Precision's new advanced manufacturing facility in Bayswater North, Victoria.

At Total Precision, we don't do boring work. Every day brings something new — from R&D prototypes to high-precision defence components and aerospace parts. Our machinists take ownership of the entire process: from customer collaboration, fixturing and programming, through to CAM and production on the shop floor.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside an exceptionally skilled and experienced team in a new, clean workshop.
• Enjoy a permanent day shift with attractive overtime.
• Operate a variety of 4- and 5-axis CNC mills, 3- and 4-axis lathes, and CNC grinding equipment.
• Be mentored in machine operation, metrology, and advanced CAM — we're all about upskilling.
• Contribute to projects across defence, aerospace, automotive, medical, and R&D sectors.

Must Haves

• Experience in CNC turning and/or milling.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and a "get it done" attitude.
• Ability to set, run, measure and verify your own work.
• Solid CNC programming experience.
• Relevant trade qualification.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and models.

Nice to Haves

• CAM programming skills (Mastercam, GibbsCAM or similar).
• Experience in cylindrical grinding (ID/OD).

About Total Precision

Total Precision was established in 1997 and has grown into one of Australia's most trusted advanced manufacturers of precision components.

We are proudly AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, delivering high-accuracy machining solutions to the defence, aerospace, medical, automotive, civil and R&D industries.

Our Bayswater North facility houses a modern suite of CNC milling, turning, and cylindrical grinding equipment, supported by a new climate-controlled CMM and metrology lab.

As a trusted supplier to major defence primes and sovereign capability programs, we are committed to quality, traceability, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Our ethos — Trusted. Experienced. Accurate. — isn't just our name, it's our promise.

Our Team

At Total Precision, everyone is a fully qualified tradesperson skilled in programming, setting, and operating their own work. We believe in mentoring, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We work hard, listen to each other, and value people who bring fresh ideas and take pride in their craft.

If you want to be part of a high-performing team that supports Australia's defence and aerospace industries while manufacturing components to world-class standards — we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants

You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold an unrestricted Working Visa to apply.

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