CNC Plasma / Oxy-fuel Profile Operator

Who We Are

At Saunders & Ward, we're a proud Tasmanian family-owned business with over a century of experience in general engineering. Our modern fabrication and machining workshops are located just 10 minutes south of Hobart in Kingston. We specialise in the manufacture, repair, refurbishment, installation, and maintenance of industrial equipment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a CNC Plasma / Oxy-fuel Profile Operator to support our workshop operations. This role offers a great long-term opportunity for an experienced operator, or for a practical, motivated person ready to learn. You’ll work with modern profile cutting equipment, handling and cutting plate across mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, from 3mm through to 200mm thick.

The position is full-time working at our Kingston facility. 

What You'll Do

As a CNC Plasma / Oxy-fuel Profile Operator, some of your duties will require you to be able to:

• Liaise with the cutting machine programmers; 

• Shop floor programme using Hypertherm’s ProNest software;

• Source material from the plate yard using forklift trucks;

• Load plates and remove cut components using gantry cranes;

• Be responsible for the efficient material scheduling of components;

• Accurately record job time and material traceability;

• Inspect and verify cut components to ensure quality standards are met;

• Maintain good housekeeping practices and day to day maintenance of the machine.

Benefits

Our Team enjoys:

• The option to work a 4-day week;

• Great working conditions;

• Regular overtime;

• Stable employment with a well-established family-owned company;

• A large variety of stimulating work;

• Modern, well organised and clean workshops;

• A friendly safety focused culture;

• A graded pay structure rewarding skills and experience;

• Annual performance reviews;

• Annual wage reviews.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have/be:

• Motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn;

• Commitment to safe work practices;

• Familiarity in a heavy workshop environment or machine operation;

• Forklift license;

• Materials handling experience;

• Dogging licences (not essential);

• Basic computer literacy; 

• Willing to work a reasonable amount of overtime;

• Able to pass drug and alcohol screening.

• Permanent Australian residency.

If you believe you have the relevant skills and experience and want to join a great team, please submit your cover letter and resume to our Fabrication Manager, Matt Brown via an online application. 

If you would like further information, please contact 03 •••• •050 or visit www.saunward.com.au