Hilton Manufacturing commenced business in 1976 and now operates from two modern factories, located in Dandenong, in the South-East area of Melbourne and one factory located in Queensland. Hilton Manufacturing is a family-owned business and is recognized as the foremost component manufacturer to the Trucking Industry, Defence Force, and Caravan industries providing services to all Australian Truck O.E.M.s and is the preferred supplier to Iveco, Mercedes, Kenworth, Volvo, MACK and Western Star. 

The company is also a preferred supplier to Defence and Caravan industries supplying all metal components including chassis, door frames and bumper bars. Hilton Manufacturing also supplies all of the Australian truck companies with aftermarket products. 

Constant innovation drives the operations of the company and substantial resources have been devoted to this goal to ensure that Hilton Manufacturing's research and development remains the best in the industry. Our success is due to the ongoing commitment and dedication of our management, the foresight of our directors and the quality of staff employed. 

As an employee, you have the opportunity and responsibility to contribute to the future success and growth of our organization. Overall, Hilton prides itself on its history. However, past successes are no guarantee for the future. It is only by coordinated teamwork amongst all employees, staff and management that the company's future will be secured. 

Purpose

As a CNC  Programmer/Operator you will be part of a specialized team who analyze the job at hand, cut and shape metal for various types of manufacturing components, manufacture and assemble parts into products, service and repair a variety of machinery.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling etc. 
• Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings etc. 
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math's, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs 
• Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function 
• Extensive experience in problem solving, programming CNC and Laser to CAD engineering drawings and efficiency in material management and process engineering
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
• Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications
• Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large number of parts
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs 

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to follow safety standards 
• Must have excellent mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment
• Good concentration and hand to tool co-ordination 
• Fit and able to perform physical and repetitive tasks 
• Monitoring operations and machinery 

Benefits:

• Possible progression opportunities within the company.
• You will be working alongside others who have been in the industry for many years (a great wealth of knowledge and experience).
• 38-hour week and early finish every Friday.

At Hilton Manufacturing, we embody a culture of diverse inclusivity, where equal opportunity lays the cornerstone. We consider eligible candidates, impartial of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other attributes safeguarded by law.

If this position sounds of interest to you, please apply now. Please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Please note: 

** You are require to be an Australian Citizen or have permanent unlimited work rights.

** No recruitment agency applications or contact will be considered. 

** Only successful applicants will be contacted due to expected large volume of applications.