Fitter & Turner Leading Hand | CNC Machine Setter
Bradken
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us firmly positioned as global leaders in the wear solutions market.
About the role
This is a permanent full-time position supporting the manufacture of components for the Australian sugar industry.
Working with a skilled team, you'll take the lead on machine setup, first-off verification, workshop planning, and mentoring apprentices and tradespeople while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity.
In this role you wil be:
- Setting and programming CNC machinery
- Verifying first-off production components
- Supporting production planning and workflow
- Leading by example on safety and quality
- Training and mentoring apprentices and team members
- Working closely with supervisors and workshop teams to improve productivity and efficiency
You will have:
- Trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner or similar mechanical trade
- Experience in a manufacturing or machining environment
- CNC machine setting and programming experience
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to lead by example and support others in the workshop
- Forklift, dogging or other relevant tickets are advantageous but not essential
Why join Bradken?
Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.
We offer:
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Permanent full-time position
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Competitive hourly rate under our Enterprise Agreement
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Opportunity to progress through classifications based on skills and capability
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Day shift role initially, with flexibility to work afternoon shift when required
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Job security with a global manufacturing businessRegional lifestyle in tropical North Queensland
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
How we hire:
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business need
About this role
Bradken is seeking an experienced Fitter & Turner to lead CNC machine operations at their Innisfail manufacturing facility, which produces components for the Australian sugar industry. You'll be responsible for setting and programming CNC machinery, verifying first-off production runs, and supporting production planning alongside a skilled workshop team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll mentor apprentices and tradespeople while maintaining high standards in safety and quality.
The ideal candidate holds a trade qualification in Fitter & Turner or equivalent mechanical trade, with proven experience in manufacturing or machining environments and demonstrated CNC machine setting and programming capability. You'll need to lead by example, support continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency, and work closely with supervisors and workshop teams. Relevant tickets such as forklift or dogging are advantageous but not required.
Bradken offers a permanent full-time position with competitive pay under their Enterprise Agreement, day shift work initially with potential afternoon shift flexibility, and genuine job security within a global manufacturing business. The role is based in regional tropical North Queensland, and the company provides an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. Pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing are required before you start.
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