CNC Machinist

Sharpe® is seeking an experienced Machinist / Fitter and Turner to join our Virginia team. If you take pride in precision, value quality workmanship, and want long-term stability with a respected Queensland manufacturer, we’d love to hear from you.

Working from our Virginia facility, you will be responsible for setting up and operating hand tools, machines or equipment to cut, shape and form metal stock and casting to exact sizes in accordance with drawings, CAD systems and specifications in order to ensure the accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.

This includes machining metal components from single to complex form and studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

We’re one of the few manufacturers in Australia certified to both ISO 9001 and API Spec Q1, so your role will ensure compliance of our products and processes according to our strict quality control measures.

Other responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements.
• Select, clean and prepare metal stock.
• Set up and adjust metalworking machines and equipment.
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock components.
• Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts.
• Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.
• Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies.
• Understand and apply quality control techniques.
• Work under limited supervision, either individually or in a team environment.
• Operate all lifting equipment incidental to normal work when holding the appropriate licences.

What we’ll be looking for in you

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
• Technical knowledge or experience with setting, programming and operating CNC machines, ensuring production efficiency.
• Attention to detail & ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings & follow work instructions.
• Computer literacy and exposure to quality systems.

Why Join Us? Job Security: Permanent role with long-term opportunities in a reputable company. Hands-On Experience: Work with leading oil and gas equipment to build skills and advance your career. Development & Growth: Access training courses, certifications, and tickets to expand your expertise. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program Team Culture: Join our 120+ employee family with regular BBQs, paid birthday leave, and a $100 birthday gift. Remuneration: Early pay access via PayTime and recognition for service milestones. Awards: Recognised by the Family Business Association as the 2024 Established Business of the Year.