At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC router and create high-quality playground components from various materials.
- Company: Join adventure+, a leader in innovative playground design and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Casual to permanent role with hands-on experience and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop skills across diverse manufacturing processes.
- Why this job: Be part of creating unique play spaces that inspire joy and adventure.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC routers, power tools, and reading technical drawings.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
adventure+ | Manufacturing & Production | Casual to Permanent Role
Join a team that takes play seriously!
adventure+ is an Australian designer, manufacturer and installer of innovative playground and outdoor recreation equipment.
For more than 40 years, we have been creating custom play spaces for schools, councils, landscape architects, developers and communities across Australia.
We are looking for an experienced CNC Router Operator / Component Fabricator – Plastics to join our Production team.
This is a hands-on manufacturing role where you will be responsible for operating our CNC router and producing high-quality playground components, primarily from HDPE plastic sheet.
About the role
Working as part of our Production team, you will be involved in the full CNC routing process — from programming and nesting through to machine setup, production, finishing and quality checking.
Your responsibilities will include
- Programming and operating CNC routing equipment
- Planning production sequences and nesting shapes to maximise material usage
- Setting up the CNC router and maintaining cutter tooling
- Loading and securing HDPE plastic, aluminium, perspex and other sheet materials
- Monitoring machine operation, quality and production efficiency
- Unloading, finishing and preparing completed components
- Sorting components into project batches and ensuring jobs are production-ready
- Reading and interpreting plans, technical drawings and production documentation
- Measuring and marking materials accurately
- Completing quality checks and rectifying components where required
- Assisting with component assembly and other manufacturing activities
- Supporting general factory and warehouse activities when required
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
You will also have the opportunity to develop skills across other areas of our manufacturing operation and assist with components made from materials including steel, aluminium, plastic and rope.
About you
We are looking for someone who
- Has previous experience operating a CNC router
- Is confident using power hand tools
- Can read and interpret technical drawings and plans
- Has strong measuring and marking skills
- Has a good understanding of manufacturing processes
- Has a strong eye for detail and quality
- Can work accurately to production requirements and deadlines
- Is comfortable working as part of a team
- Has good basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and CNC/machine software
- Has experience with materials handling and forklift operation
- A forklift licence and relevant manufacturing or trade experience would be highly regarded.
What we offer
- Casual to permanent position within an established Australian manufacturing business
- Hands‑on role working with CNC technology and a variety of materials
- Opportunity to develop broader manufacturing skills
- Supportive production team environment
- The opportunity to contribute to the manufacture of unique playground and recreation projects
If you are an experienced CNC operator who enjoys hands‑on manufacturing and takes pride in producing quality work, we would like to hear from you.
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CNC Router Operator / Component Fabricator in Melbourne employer: Adventure Plus
At adventure+, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where creativity and teamwork thrive. As a Product Finisher – Sandblaster, you'll not only play a crucial role in crafting high-quality playgrounds but also have the opportunity to transition from a casual position to a permanent full-time role, ensuring your career growth is nurtured. With over 40 years of experience, our commitment to employee development and safety, combined with the joy of contributing to community recreation, makes us an exceptional employer in the heart of Australia.
