CNC Machine Setter / Machinist | Milling & Turning | Multiple Locations

Infinite Engineering Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian-owned precision manufacturing company specialising in complex machined components for the Aerospace, Defence, Communications, Radar and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

Based across multiple Melbourne locations, we continue to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities and systems to support the continued growth of our business.

Our reputation has been built on quality, reliability and technical capability, delivering precision-engineered solutions to some of Australia's most demanding industries.

At Infinite Engineering, management remains actively involved on the shop floor and operates machines daily. We understand machining, the challenges that come with it, and the importance of having skilled people who can confidently take ownership of their work.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced CNC Machine Setters / Machinists for our Rowville and Sunshine West facilities.

This is a machine SETTER position – not an operator-only role.

We are specifically looking for experienced machinists who can confidently and independently set up CNC machines, prove out jobs and establish a reliable process for production.

You should be comfortable taking a job from the drawing and existing program/setup information through to a proven and inspected first-off component.

We have opportunities for experienced machinists from both CNC Milling and CNC Turning backgrounds, depending on your skills and preferred location.

CAD/CAM programming experience, particularly SolidCAM, is a significant advantage, but strong practical machine-setting skills are the priority.

You should be confident performing tasks such as:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• Understanding job and setup requirements

• Selecting and installing appropriate tooling

• Setting tools and tool offsets

• Setting workholding, fixtures, chucks and vices as required

• Establishing and verifying work offsets and datum positions

• Loading and verifying CNC programs

• Safely proving out a new setup

• Working through programs and identifying potential issues

• Producing and inspecting first-off components

• Making appropriate tool and wear offset adjustments

• Using precision measuring and inspection equipment

• Troubleshooting tooling, setup and machining issues

• Establishing a stable and repeatable process for production

You do not necessarily need to be a CAD/CAM programmer, but you must understand the machining process and be capable of setting CNC equipment confidently, independently and safely.

Candidates whose experience is primarily loading/unloading parts, pressing cycle start or operating an already-established production process are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

Our Rowville facility is focused on modern CNC milling and advanced manufacturing, including complex multi-axis and 5-axis machining.

Depending on your experience, you may be involved in:

• 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining

• Complex component setups

• Multi-axis machining

• First-off and low-to-medium volume production

• Process development and optimisation

• CAD/CAM programming opportunities

Equipment includes:

• OKUMA Machining Centres

• DOOSAN Machining Centres

• KENICHI 5-Axis Machining Centres

Programming is completed using SolidCAM / SolidWorks.

Experience with multi-axis machining, 5-axis setups and SolidCAM would be highly regarded for our Rowville operation.

Our Sunshine West facility has a strong focus on CNC turning and production machining, including CNC lathes equipped with automatic bar feeders.

This environment suits an experienced CNC Lathe Setter who understands how to establish, prove and maintain a reliable production process.

You may be responsible for:

• Setting CNC production lathes

• Setting and operating automatic bar feeders

• Setting chucks, collets and workholding

• Tool selection and setup

• Setting tool and work offsets

• Proving programs and producing first-off components

• Managing tooling and wear offsets throughout production

• Troubleshooting production and machining issues

• Maintaining dimensional consistency across production runs

• Setting jobs for efficient, repeatable production

• Monitoring established processes and identifying opportunities for improvement

Our Sunshine West CNC turning equipment includes:

• DMG MORI

• MORI SEIKI

• DOOSAN

• Automatic bar feeding systems

Previous experience setting and operating production CNC lathes with automatic bar feeders is highly regarded.

Experience with DMG MORI, MORI SEIKI or DOOSAN equipment would also be advantageous.

To be considered, you should have:

• Demonstrated CNC machine-setting experience

• Strong CNC milling or turning experience

• Confidence setting machines independently

• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets and machining processes

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Ability to produce and inspect first-off components

• Ability to identify and correct machining or setup issues

• Experience using precision measuring equipment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Good practical problem-solving skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• A positive and team-focused attitude

• Commitment to continuous improvement

Depending on the position and location:

• CNC production lathe experience

• Automatic bar feeder experience

• DMG MORI, MORI SEIKI or DOOSAN experience

• 5-axis milling and setup experience

• CNC programming experience

• SolidCAM / SolidWorks experience

• Fanuc G-code knowledge

• Siemens or Okuma control experience

• Experience machining complex or tight-tolerance components

• Trade qualification in Engineering or Precision Machining

• Aerospace, Defence or other high-precision manufacturing experience

• Permanent full-time opportunities

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

• Choice of Rowville or Sunshine West locations

• Opportunities across CNC milling and production turning

• Diverse and technically challenging machining work

• Aerospace, Defence and advanced manufacturing projects

• Supportive and experienced manufacturing team

• Management that understands machining and operates machines

• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of machine setup and production

• Opportunities to develop advanced machining and CAD/CAM skills

• Ongoing investment in equipment, systems and employee development

• Stable workload and long-term career opportunities

• Opportunity to grow with an expanding Australian manufacturer

If you're an experienced CNC Setter / Machinist who is confident setting machines, proving jobs and solving machining problems, we'd like to hear from you.

Please indicate whether Rowville or Sunshine West is your preferred location when applying.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights and currently reside in Australia.

Apply now and become part of a team committed to manufacturing excellence.