As CNC Machinist at Bowhill Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in one of the most significant infrastructure projects in South Australia — the Torrens to Darlington (T2DA) Tunnel. Using one of the largest, most capable machining centres of its type in Australia, a brand new Okuma MCR-A5C-30 (6.5m long bed), complete with index head, 600mm column riser, Renishaw Touch Probe and Mastercam software. With a solid 18 months of continuous work to implement the processes, this 6,600 tonne project has 650 critical components to be machined across 12 detailed programs, this is your chance to take the reins on state-of-the-art technology and shape project outcomes from day one.
You’ll go beyond just operating the machine — you’ll be intimately involved in installation, commissioning, programming, and tooling setup on our new machining centre. This role is ideal for a high-performing tradesperson or technician with a deep understanding of CNC machining principles and a passion for innovation. Growth of the machining area of our business is expected to follow, what a great opportunity to boost your career, help shape this from ground zero and build this area of the business into a market leader in large component machining.
Key Responsibilities
- Commissioning & Tooling Setup
- Example: Lead installation of CNC equipment and initial commissioning phases. Set up all required tooling and fixturing
- Success: Equipment installed and running to spec; tooling library optimised for repeatability and safety
- Program Development & Machining
- Example: Develop, test and refine 12+ CNC programs for 650 components
- Success: Accurate execution of parts within tolerance, cycle times & finish outcomes optimised
- Continuous Improvement
- Example: Collaborate with engineering, production and tooling suppliers to identify machining efficiencies
- Success: 1 significant improvement implemented/month, cycle time or scrap rate reductions
- Maintenance & Uptime
- Example: Execute routine maintenance schedules; troubleshoot issues swiftly
- Success: Downtime <5%, minimal job disruption
- Team Collaboration
- Example: Support the production team with advice, mentoring, and real-time feedback
- Success: Seamless integration between design and production, bring on trainee operator to competency.
Why Join Bowhill Engineering?
- Be the first to run and shape how we use brand-new, state of the art CNC machining tech
- Play a lead role in the delivery of a “once in a generation” infrastructure project.
- Join a culture where innovation, grit, and collaboration aren’t just words — they’re how we thrive
- Work in a regional SA team that punches well above its weight in engineering excellence
Qualifications & Experience
- Trade qualified, proven experience in machining / CNC programming (Cert III or higher preferred)
- Proven experience commissioning CNC machinery and developing programs from scratch
- Skilled in tool setup, G-code programming, and multi-axis machining
- Strong computer skills and a systems mindset
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or structural steel environments is a plus
Behaviours We Value
- Adaptable: Able to think through changing priorities, a can do person that works out how to get things done safely.
- Reliable: Follows through and owns outcomes, thinks ahead.
- Skillful: Continuously sharpens CNC and machining expertise
- Initiative-Driven: Doesn’t wait to be asked — steps in and steps up, finds a way.
- Team Player: Works closely with production, design, management and suppliers.
- Clear Communicator: From tooling changes to project feedback, you’re heard and understood
- Meticulous: takes care of the equipment to ensure that it is operating at 100%
Sound like you? Let’s chat. We’re building something special here in Bowhill – and we want you on the journey.
In a competitive recruitment climate, Bowhill Engineering is known as the employer of choice in the Murraylands and is not afraid to shout out the benefits of joining the Bowhill Engineering team – why because we love where we work!
We offer some great opportunities to join our team with a full work schedule of exciting projects planned
– together we thrive!
Why Choose Bowhill Engineering?
Bowhill Engineering continues to be proudly family-run and continues to provide the same commitment to its clients, who have expanded into industries including mining, water, defense, and commercial building, turning it from a local SA success story into an Australia-wide industry benchmark. The business now operates an impressive modern facility in Bowhill and has worked on some of Australia’s most notable and complex projects – but still considers its services to the local community as its most important work.
We are committed to our teams’ growth with team members averaging 5+ years of tenure. We have worked with over 40 apprentices & trainees who have completed their certificates and are now fully qualified.
– together we thrive!
Employee Assistance Programme
- $100 employee health assistance annually +
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)– free confidential consultations for yourself and your family via Access Programs (Value $495)
- Culturise – Being Well at Bowhill staff program – quarterly personal & team development-based program
Reward & Recognition
- An employer of choice in our local region, wages are competitive, and performance based
- Permanency (6 month’s probation);
- Wage Reviews against industry benchmarks, and paid at above award rate, CPI & Bonus reviews 6 monthly
- Honour Roll – Years of Service recognition
- Wage Boost Incentives – $3k Recruitment incentives available to existing staff for recruitment of Metal Fabricators
Social
- BEERS – Bowhill Engineering Employees Recreational Social Club, regular in house and external events, charity fundraising, Team lunch and Boweng brekky events
- Celebration Hour – monthly, early finish, recognition event of all the “good stuff” team and & personal
Career and training opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities– Workforce development plans
- Individual Growth & Development Opportunities– Individual Training Plans, Individual goals, P&E training, company role appreciation
- Leadership Growth – leadership development group, growing our next generation of leaders
- Regular individual reviews for training & development opportunities
Workplace Facilities
- 4x workshop facilities, we are extremely lucky to have room to move and grow and provide a safe workplace, with great plant & equipment to work with.
- Outdoor balcony dining area
- Fully equipped Lunchroom with eight-ball tables
- Open door – Leadership & Management
Who are we?
Well, to summarise, we are a bit of a “BCF” kind of crowd really, we are country people that love to get outdoors and be active, spend time with our families, participate in local sporting groups and generally have a good time. Boating, camping, fishing, 4WDing, cars, bikes, river recreation…. We love it!
Company culture
Is there no better feeling than enjoying where you work, working with mates and working together to achieve the big picture!? We are super proud of who we work for, the projects that we achieve and the team that we have! Our retention rate is over 5+ years, testament to the work that we put into our team in an ever-changing and competitive industry.
BEERS Social Club
A great, fun way to get to know the team! Whether it is tea at a local pub, go karting, horse racing, celebrating special events, these events are always fun and are held quarterly. Membership is great value at only $5 per fortnight and we love all of our team to be members.
Wellbeing & Staff Recognition
Aside from social club activities, we hold a number of in-house events, including Celebration Hour once a month, where we stop early and celebrate all the good stuff happening with drinks and nibbles as a team! We also have welcome lunches for new staff and morning teas to celebrate important events or dates such as Movember, Sids for Kids and more.
Accommodation Assistance
With week day stays available at their Bowhilll Riverfront Shack to New Employees looking to relocate to the Murraylands Area (Short Term), Hybrid Employees (1-3 night stays) , Clients & Contractors (short term stays), with bookings as available and as per priority. Imagine living and enjoying a River Lifestyle – fishing, boating and more right at your doorstep!
“Great place to work, they have supported, encouraged and met my work life balance requirements for my family for 10+ years, I enjoy the family team atmosphere”
“Family friendly atmosphere where collaboration and team-work are both encouraged and rewarding to all clients and employees”
“They really care and try hard to make it a great place to work. I feel my input is valued.”
“It’s more than just a business, its a family.”
“I enjoy working at Bowhill Engineering because of the good work life balance and the wicked blokes that I work with.”
“I really enjoy the variety of projects we get to work on. as well as the level of support I receive from all my peers.”
“The staff and beyond that make up the Boweng family are encouraging and supportive, not just to achieve work goals, but outside of work as well. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
“My experience at Boweng has been positive. The team is very professional, with a great team work culture and being welcomed into the team very quickly.”
“I like working with my mates and other good people.”
“I love working at Boweng because its such a positive team environment and everyone is always willing to helo you and set you up for success.”
OUR LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Group Tours
Bowhill Engineering offer opportunities for small group tours upon request ie Regional Schools, local interest groups, etc
Group Tour Request Form – Applications may be made to HR manager, Samantha Krollig via email: sam@boweng.com.au
