CNC Milling / Lathe Machinist

About the Role
Are you a skilled CNC Operator / Programmer / Machinist who views your work as a craft? At Hercus Pty Ltd, we don’t just "push buttons." We solve complex engineering problems for industries like Mining, Steel Manufacturing, Maritime, and Water Treatment (just to name a few sectors)

Join a respected South Australian leader with over 100 years of history. You will work in our Regency Park facility, programming and operating a diverse range of CNC Lathes and Mills on challenging, small-run production and one-off "jobbing" projects.

Why Join Hercus?

• Variety of Work: No two days are the same. Work with a wide range of materials and complex engineering drawings or samples.

• Advanced Technology: Gain experience with high-end CNC Machinery like our Mazak Integrex I400S AG, Horizontal Borer and our range of 4th-axis CNC Vertical Mills.

• Cad / Cam : access to the latest versions of SolidWorks & Hypermill

• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside passionate, highly skilled tradespeople in a safety-first environment.

• Stability: Long-term career opportunities in a growing, essential industry.

What You Bring

• Trade Qualified: Cert III in Engineering (or 3+ years of solid programming/operating experience).

• Controller Experience: Proficiency in Fanuc & Mazatrol controllers.

• Technical Literacy: Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring instruments (Metric & Imperial).

• Self-Starter: The ability to work effectively unsupervised with a professional "can-do" attitude. However, Training is provided where and when required.

• Applicants who are already based in Australia are preffered.