Posted 2d ago

Metal Machinists and Metal Polishers

Carta & Co Pty Ltd Ingham QLD 4850

Permanent Full time
Base pay
$60,000 - $75,000

Key points we found

  • Operate, set & program CNC Milling Machine & CNC Lathes.
  • Polish stainless-steel metal components to clean finishes.
  • Ensure jobs are completed on time and maintain a high standard of safety.

The Job Role

We are looking for experienced Metal Machinists and Metal Polishers to join us at Carta & Co Fabrication & Engineering and be part of supporting the sugarcane & engineering Industry.

Metal Machinists

  1. All-rounder Metal Machinist
  2. Operate, set & program our CNC Milling Machine & CNC Lathes
  3. You will be provided with engineering drawings &, either through altering existing programs, or, by writing new programs
  4. You will be expected to complete the manufacture of parts to comply with exacting customer requirements

Metal Polishers

  1. Polishing of stainless-steel metal components to clean finishes;
  2. Operate within safety guidelines and any operating procedures;
  3. Liaise with Production Manager to ensure jobs are completed on time;
  4. Clean and maintain work area and equipment;
  5. Grinding, Deburring;
  6. Polishing out weld seams.

Qualifications & Requirements

  1. CNC Machinist Trade background but experienced welders encouraged to apply
  2. We require someone who is versatile, reliable & motivated
  3. A keen eye for detail, a can-do attitude
  4. Willingness to gain knowledge & skills as well as an understanding of production is highly desirable
  5. Relevant trade qualifications
  6. At least 3 years experience
  7. Strong CAM skills
  8. Strong Machining skills
  9. Strong understanding of tooling applications
  10. An ability to work both autonomously as well as in a team environment
  11. High standard of safety awareness & culture

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

About The Company

Carta & Co Pty Ltd is the largest Australian manufacturer of Cane Transporters for the Australian Sugar Cane Industry.

Carta & Co Fabrication & Engineering is a small, locally owned company based in Ingham, with workshops in Townsville & Ingham that provides engineering, drafting, fabrication, fitting, machining, blasting & painting services. We also repair damaged transporters and fabricate spare parts and other agricultural equipment.

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
CNC MACHINING
DEBURRING
Grinding
MACHINING
MOTIVATION
POLISHING
RELIABILITY
SAFETY AWARENESS
TEAMWORK
Tooling applications
WELDING
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN

More details
Expiring date
8 May 2026
Date posted
8 Apr 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Fitting, Machining & CNC
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Manufacturing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Bachelor's degree
Company size
11 to 50

Carta & Co Pty Ltd

11 to 50
Company size
Pay insights
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$60k - $75k
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$87k
Market average
$44k
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