Join a growing family-owned manufacturing business known for quality, innovation, and genuine team culture.

Australian family owned and operated since 1981, welcome to Criterion Industries! Specialising in superior-quality aluminium partitioning systems, sliding systems, doors and hardware accessories, we are consistently designing innovative systems for the commercial and residential building industry.

Criterion believes in making it easy for our clients and people to be successful. We believe our values, Energetic, Committed and United are our proven formula for success.

We’re looking for a CNC Operator with solid timber or manufacturing experience to join our Canning Vale team. This is a physical, fast-paced role — ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, thrives in a close-knit team, and wants to step into a Team Leader role over time.

Criterion welcomes outstanding individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence in all aspects of our business, from superior products to exceptional service to our valued customers.

About the role

You’ll be machining timber doors and joinery components using CNC and other workshop equipment. This is a hands-on manufacturing role with a focus on quality, efficiency, and teamwork.

This is not a programming-heavy role — it’s suited to someone with CNC experience who’s confident using technical drawings and tools, and who enjoys working hard and getting results.

This is a full-time, day-shift position (Monday to Friday), based in Canning Vale.

Key tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate CNC machinery to manufacture high-quality timber doors and joinery components
• Review technical drawings and ensure accurate translation into production
• Identify and communicate material or tooling requirements to avoid delays
• Use hand/power tools (e.g., panel saw, drill press, staple gun, jointer, thicknesser) as required
• Complete scheduled workload within tight timeframes while maintaining quality
• Take ownership of the workspace — ensure safety, cleanliness, and efficiency
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by suggesting better ways of working

Essential Experience & Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience operating CNC machines in a timber, joinery, or manufacturing setting
• Confidence reading technical drawings and measurements
• Hands-on experience with tools and machines in a workshop setting
• Good time management — able to plan your day and work to schedule
• Strong work ethic — reliable, safe, and focused on doing things properly

Preferred (but not essential) Experience & Skills

• Experience with CNC programming or troubleshooting (B.Solid, G-code, etc.) (highly regarded - but not essential)
• Forklift licence
• Familiarity with beam saws, thicknessers, or similar timber machinery

What Criterion wants to offer you:

The core of our business is our people, and we take pride in knowing we have a culture that promotes teamwork, nurtures growth and development, and encourages our people to put forward ideas and thrive with us. How do we do this?

• Culture Committee
• Regular celebrations
• Access to EAP
• Clear career development pathways
• Industry-recognised training through Criterion Academy
• Hourly rate starting at $40, plus super, plus bonuses (hourly rate commensurate with experience)

Our Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for more than just someone who can run a machine. You’ll thrive at Criterion if you:

• Are energetic and committed, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Can differentiate urgent vs. important and adjust your workflow accordingly
• Take pride in producing work to a high standard with great attention to detail
• Show initiative, care about your teammates, and pitch in when needed
• Want to grow — this is a career, not just a job

Are you ready for your next career step? We are waiting to hear from you! Apply now!