Cnc Machinist | Turner & Fitter | Model Maker | People Person

On any given day, you might find yourself in a confidential client meeting, discussing a new innovation with our core design team. You might be handcrafting a model or 3D-printing a prototype for a [insert just about anything here—our clients range from funded start-ups to SME across medical, industrial, consumer and transport industries]. Or you might be engineering drawings, doing CAM setup for our 5-axis CNC or polishing Thor’s sword for the latest Marvel movie (yes!).

The point is: at DeepDish, you’ll get to meet a lot of different people and experience and grow in every aspect of the engineering business.

You’ll learn from the old hands, but you’ll also be heard. We keep a flat organisation structure, and new ideas are always welcome. That’s one of the reasons why we’re attracting such a wide range of clients—we’re open-minded and innovative. And we’re good at communicating what we do.

All useful assets to build your career.

Now, without further ado, on to the inevitable bullet points:

Responsibilities

• CAM setup, running and maintenance of CNC and a range of other machinery, such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, cutters and welders to perform precision tasks such as drilling, turning, milling and grinding to repair, modify and fabricate metal and plastic components.
• Design and fabricate working models, moulds, tools, fixtures and prototypes to extremely close tolerance.
• Assist engineers and lab personnel in testing models and prototypes, analysing and debugging problems.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy of work.
• Inspect and measure completed work to ensure compliance with specifications and tolerances.
• Communicate effectively with customers to identify and understand their machining needs and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems with machinery and equipment as they arise.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and adhere to all safety procedures and regulations.

Qualifications

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate in Machining or Fitting & Turning.
• Have experience in a small to medium engineering workshop environment.
• Be able to demonstrate safe work practices at all times.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in interpreting engineering and machining drawings and specifications.
• Must have a team-orientated mindset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a machinist, with a demonstrated ability to operate and maintain various types of machinery and equipment.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments such as micrometres, callipers and gauges.
• Computer literacy to manage time sheets and scheduling.

Personal attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with customers and team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to customer sites as required.
• Positive innovative attitude.
• Reliability.

Role details

Hours/days: Monday – Friday, flexible hours

Location: Botany, NSW

Rate of pay: competitive

Contract length: temp to permanent for the right candidate.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Botany, NSW 2019: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Machining: 3 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person