Job Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

We’re seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join the team at SGS, where precision, quality, and safety are at the core of everything we do.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day machining activities across both CNC and manually controlled equipment, producing high-quality work to exact engineering specifications. You’ll collaborate closely with operations and management teams and play an important role in supporting and developing apprentices and shop personnel.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out precision machining tasks in line with engineering drawings and specifications
• Operating and programming CNC and manual machine tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Training, mentoring, and supporting apprentices and workshop staff
• Ensuring strict compliance with safe work practices, procedures, and quality standards
• Maintaining accurate records including job cards, inspection data, and quality documentation
• Undertaking ongoing training and upskilling to meet evolving client requirements
• Supporting business growth through involvement in new projects and client diversification
• Reporting equipment faults and maintenance needs promptly to the Operations Team/OEM
• Caring for all tools, gauges, and measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and longevity
• Working shift rotations as required to meet operational demands
• Identifying and escalating any safety or procedural conflicts

Qualifications

At SGS, you’ll be part of a supportive and safety-focused environment where your skills are valued, and your development is encouraged. We offer opportunities to grow, upskill, and contribute to meaningful work across diverse projects.

About you:

• Trade qualified Machinist with relevant certification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a customer-focused manufacturing environment
• Strong experience operating both manual and CNC machining equipment, including programming
• Solid understanding of manufacturing excellence principles (Lean, 5S, waste reduction, visual management)
• Knowledge of different steel grades and machining characteristics
• Current forklift and other relevant licences (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Physically fit and capable of performing workshop-based duties

If you’re a motivated CNC Machinist looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and quality-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you—apply today.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

• Corporate health & wellbeing offers

• Ongoing learning & development

• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.