CNC Machinist

Since 1995, VULCAN has been driven by a singular vision: to be Australasia’s most customer-focused and efficient metals distributor. By delivering superior service, we’ve grown from a carbon steel specialist into an industrial leader. Today, we provide precision solutions across plate and coil processing, stainless, and engineering steels.

We are seeking experienced and qualified CNC Machinists to join our team of hardworking professionals. In this role you will set up, operate, and program computer-numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate precision metal parts based on blueprints, CAD models, or CAM files.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC machines (mills, lathes, etc.) to produce high-quality products.
• Interpret technical drawings and engineering plans to determine specifications.
• Ensure CNC machinery is in good working order before set up.
• Work with both software and hardware, conduct tests and inspections of products, services and software systems, and repair faulty programs and machinery.
• Conduct all programming as required or instructed.
• Check finished parts using precision tools (micrometers, calipers) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Operate all equipment ensuring that machinery is kept running to maximum efficiency and that all documentation is completed as required.
• Ensure most cost-efficient use of plate, liaising with programmers where necessary.
• Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation.
• Mark cut items clearly as per program sheet and store offcuts appropriately.
• Ensure drive rails are kept clean and free from damage.
• Notify Manager/Supervisor when consumable stock levels are at the specified re-order level.
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning and tool replacement.
• Follow safety standards at all times.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Trade Qualifications and +5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent level of experience in CNC Machine operation including profile cutting and drilling.
• Knowledge and ability to read and follow engineering drawings and diagrammed instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Values precision and enforces quality standards.
• Multi-torch, plasma and oxy cutting experience.
• Able to work productively, largely unsupervised.
• Willing to operate new equipment.
• Knowledge and expertise with various steel and metals.
• Reliable, self-motivated with a great work ethic.
• A self-starter, with an ability to take direction.
• Operate forklift (desired but not essential).
• A strong team player.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, Salary: Between $75,000 and $85,000 per annum + Super.