At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead CNC machine setup, mentor apprentices, and ensure safety and quality in production.
- Company: Join Bradken, a global leader in innovative manufacturing solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, job security, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the sugar industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner and CNC experience required.
The predicted salary is between 22.5 - 27.5 $ per hour.
Innisfail, Queensland, Australia
Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us firmly positioned as global leaders in the wear solutions market.
About the role
This is a permanent full-time position supporting the manufacture of components for the Australian sugar industry. Working with a skilled team, you'll take the lead on machine setup, first-off verification, workshop planning, and mentoring apprentices and tradespeople while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity.
In this role you will be:
- Setting and programming CNC machinery
- Verifying first-off production components
- Supporting production planning and workflow
- Leading by example on safety and quality
- Training and mentoring apprentices and team members
- Working closely with supervisors and workshop teams to improve productivity and efficiency
You will have:
- Trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner or similar mechanical trade
- Experience in a manufacturing or machining environment
- CNC machine setting and programming experience
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to lead by example and support others in the workshop
- Forklift, dogging or other relevant tickets are advantageous but not essential
Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.
We offer:
- Permanent full-time position
- Competitive hourly rate under our Enterprise Agreement
- Opportunity to progress through classifications based on skills and capability
- Day shift role initially, with flexibility to work afternoon shift when required
- Job security with a global manufacturing business
- Regional lifestyle in tropical North Queensland
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
How we hire:
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business need.
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