CNC Machinist
Southern Queensland Steel is part of the Southern Steel Group, the largest privately-owned steel company in Australia. With more than 1400 employees nationwide, the foundations of this company are built on strong values and a sense of family belonging.
We are looking for highly skilled and experienced CNC Machinists to join our SQS teams on a full-time and permanent basis, with assignments across different SQS division affiliates in various States in Australia.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:To operate all equipment ensuring that machinery is kept running to maximum efficiency and that all documentation is completed as required.
To ensure most cost efficient use of plate, liaising with programmers where necessary.
To mark cut items clearly as per program sheet and store offcuts appropriately.
To assist with loading/unloading of inwards and outwards material.
To ensure machine is maintained correctly conducting any daily checks and any daily maintenance and recording these as required, as well as reporting any repairs and/or maintenance issues to Supervisor.
To ensure drive rails are kept clean and free from damage.
To ensure machine is kept clean, and area around machine is tidy and to assist in general housekeeping of the Workshop, as required or as instructed.
To notify Manager/Supervisor when consumable stock levels are at the specified re-order level.
To notify Manager/Supervisor whenever changing an oxygen pack.
To operate all cranes and lifting equipment as per the Safe Operating Procedures for that equipment
Additional key skills and attributes required for this role include: Trade Qualifications and +5 years relevant experience
Excellent level of experience in CNC Machine operation including profile cutting and drillingKnowledge and ability to read engineering drawings
Bevelling experience
Multi-torch and plasm and oxy cutting experience
Able to work productively, largely unsupervised
Willing to operate new equipment
Knowledge and expertise with steel
Excellent problem solving and reasoning abilities
Reliable, self-motivated with a great work ethic
A self-starter, with an ability to take direction
Excellent problem solver and reasoning abilities
Take pride in your work and your station
Operate forklift (desired but not essential)
A strong team player
The successful applicant will be joining a secure, reputable organisation who offers their employees opportunities for career progression.If you have the skills & experience we need and have a positive attitude, please apply now.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals which includes a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.
Salary: Between $70,000 and $75,000 per annum + Super