CNC Machinist

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our dynamic team at Henderson.

This role is ideally suited to someone with CNC lathe experience; however, applicants with strong CNC machining experience across milling, boring, or other CNC machine types are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate CNC lathes, horizontal/vertical borers and milling machines.
• Select suitable tooling, inserts, feeds and speeds for each machining application.
• Machine components to drawing specifications, samples and required tolerances.
• Work with a range of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel and exotic steels.
• Inspect completed work using appropriate measuring and inspection equipment.
• Maintain calibration and condition of measuring equipment.
• Monitor machine performance, setup times and production efficiency.
• Complete job sheets, compliance documentation and timesheets accurately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and safe working practices.
• Work independently while collaborating with the Programmer, Workshop Manager and wider team.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, tooling and productivity.

About you:

• Previous CNC machining experience is essential.
• CNC lathe setup and machining experience is highly desirable, but not essential for the right CNC candidate.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, inserts, feeds and speeds.
• Confident using precision measuring equipment, including micrometres.
• Strong focus on quality, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Able to manage workload effectively and work well as part of a team.
• Committed to safe work practices, environmental compliance and professional conduct.

If you are a capable CNC machinist looking to contribute your skills in a quality-focused workshop environment, we would welcome your application.

What we offer:

• Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.

• Career Progression: Clear pathways to develop and advance within the Motion network with access to free webinars, training events and courses.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Including retail discounts, bonus incentives, recognition programs, supplied uniforms, parental leave top-up allowance and access to wellbeing/employee assistance programs.

• Eligible for 1 Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements to participate in volunteering activities

About Motion

Wittenbaker Engineering Services is a part of Motion, and we are a leading company in CNC machining and engineering workshop. We are recognised as leaders in supplying products across a broad range of industries such as Drilling, Mining, Agriculture, De-Watering, Aquaculture, Multi-fluid Transport, Waste Management, Petrochemical, Civil & Construction, Marine, Food & Beverage and Automotive.

With over 1500 staff members in Australia, we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials. When you bring your ideas, energy, and hunger for growth to us, you'll be recognised and rewarded for your contribution in return.

Join us on this exciting journey of success and growth and let us help you empower your career with us!

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click "Apply for this job" and submit both your resume and cover letter. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.