Our client is a leading advanced manufacturing business operating within the defence industry, delivering high-precision components for critical applications. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking experienced CNC Machinist / Programmer Setters to join their Carrum Downs-based production team.

Multiple positions are available across morning and afternoon shifts.

Shift Times

• Morning Shift: 6am – 2pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2pm – 10pm (includes shift loading when working afternoons)

About the Role As a CNC Machinist / Programmer Setter, you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machinery to produce high-precision components within a defence manufacturing environment.
You will ensure first-off compliance, maintain strict quality standards, and contribute to a safety-focused, high-performance production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM software and edit programs as required
• Set up tooling and machines using SolidCAM tool library data
• Build complex fixture assemblies using SolidWorks drawings and specifications
• Operate CNC machines and monitor toolpaths, ensuring compliant first-off parts
• Inspect and measure in-process and finished components against specifications
• Perform daily machine checks to maintain performance and reliability
• Work closely with shift supervisors during handovers
• Operate within defence industry quality, WHS, and compliance standards
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement and safety culture
• General workshop and administrative duties as required

About You

• Minimum 2-5 years post-trade CNC machining experience OR Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC)
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing highly regarded
• Strong CAD/CAM capability (SolidWorks and SolidCAM preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience across CNC machining, manual machining, fitting, and fabrication
• Australian Citizen (required for Baseline AGSVA Security Clearance)
• Current First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time opportunity within the defence manufacturing sector
• Multiple shift options (morning & afternoon available)
• Afternoon shift includes shift loading
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-precision defence components
• Long-term stability and career development opportunities

Additional Opportunities

Our client is also expanding across their production function and is open to speaking with candidates from related backgrounds, including:

• Trades Assistants
• QA Technicians

If you are open to new opportunities within the manufacturing or defence sector, we encourage you to apply!!