Toolmaker

Workfast is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of window and door hardware, to find a qualified Toolmaker to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 per annum + super (dependent on experience)  
Hours: 7:30am to 4pm (Mon to Thurs) 7:30am to 2pm (Fri)
Location: Wetherill Park, NSW

Candidates must be trade-qualified mechanical technicians with a strong background in tooling, maintenance, and fabrication. Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, you will provide critical technical support across production, maintain equipment reliability, and support tooling and die casting performance. This is an ideal position for a proactive, hands-on professional ready to drive continuous improvement and uphold high safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

What you get

• Competitive salary of $85,000 – $95,000 per annum + super.
• Full-time permanent position with direct placement at a growing manufacturing facility.
• Early knock-off every Friday (2:00pm finish).
• Involvement in automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Work within a structured environment reporting directly to the Operational Excellence Manager.
• Access to ongoing career stability and long-term development.

What you need

• Trade qualification in Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning, Machining, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, fabrication, and machining skills.
• Experience with tooling, dies, or die casting equipment (highly regarded).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance reports.
• Solid understanding of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and quality standards.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and overhauling die casting equipment and tooling.
• Performing machining, polishing, fitting, and tooling modification work.
• Diagnosing machine breakdowns and performing preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Manufacturing, modifying, and maintaining tooling, jigs, fixtures, and production aids.
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety, workholding methods, and overall operational efficiency.
• Supporting automation initiatives, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions.
• Operating workshop machinery safely and reading technical specifications.
• Complying with all WHS policies and maintaining a safe, clean work area.

About us
Workfast is a recruitment and labour-hire company working with some of Australia’s largest companies. We operate in all states and across all industries. When you join Workfast, you are supported, paid correctly, and protected under all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know at any stage of the application process.

Interested? To apply for the Toolmaker role, please click the link to apply.