First Class Machinist

Careermine; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 165,312,000 - 185,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From AUD 51/hr + penalties

Be home every night - no FIFO

Permanent, long-term employment

Early finish every Friday

Rotating roster days & nights

Paid training

Referral bonus up to AUD 3,000

Uniforms laundered on site

Fitness Passport for you & family

Tool discounts & salary packaging

Parental leave & income protection

Job summary

WesTrac Tomago is seeking a skilled Machinist to work on precision, non-production machining of CAT components in a modern workshop near Newcastle. This is a permanent, long-term role with a strong pipeline of work and paid training, with you at home every night and no FIFO.

The position offers a 48-hour week, an early finish on Fridays, and a rotating roster including days and nights. You will read drawings and work to tight tolerances in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Machinist (Cert III Mechanical Engineering).
• Strong experience in manual and CNC machining.
• Confident reading drawings and working to tolerances.
• Safety-focused, reliable, and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Manual & CNC machining of CAT components.
• Lathes, mills, borers, grinding & surface finishing.
• Working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings.
• Repair and rebuild work on large-scale mining equipment.

Skills

Machinist certified

Manual CNC machining

Reading drawings

Safety focused

Education

Cert III Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Opportunity

Work on precision machining - not repetitive production

If you're a skilled Machinist who takes pride in precision, tolerances, and working on large, complex components, this is a role where your expertise is genuinely valued.

At WesTrac Tomago, you'll machine high-value CAT components in a modern workshop environment, with consistent long-term work, paid training, and the benefit of being home every night - no FIFO, no shutdowns.

Monday to Friday - 48-hour week | EARLY FINISH ON FRIDAYS!

Roster: 5 Days ON 2 Off X 2, then 5 Nights on 2 Off X 2

What you'll get

• From $51/hr + penalties
• Be home every night - no FIFO
• Permanent, long-term employment with a strong pipeline of work
• Early finish every Friday
• Rotating roster (days & nights) with predictable hours
• Paid training through in-house RTO (50737)
• Work on high-value, non-production machining jobs
• $3,000 referral bonus - bring a mate
• Uniforms laundered on site (no washing at home)
• Fitness Passport for you & your family
• Tool discounts & salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave & income protection

What you'll do

This is not a production line role. You'll be part of a skilled, tight-knit team working on complex rebuild and salvage machining, including:

• Manual & CNC machining of CAT components
• Lathes, mills, borers, grinding & surface finishing
• Working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings
• Repair and rebuild work on large-scale mining equipment

Every job is different - this is variety, problem-solving, and precision work.

About you

• Trade qualified Machinist (Cert III Mechanical Engineering)
• Strong experience in manual and/or CNC machining
• Confident reading drawings and working to tolerances
• Safety-focused, reliable, and takes pride in quality workmanship

Highly regarded (but not essential)

• Experience with heavy industry or mining equipment
• Line boring or large component machining

Why WesTrac ?

At WesTrac, this isn't a dead-end role. You'll have access to real, structured development pathways, including:

• Advanced machining & specialist skills
• Line boring and field service opportunities
• Leadership pathways

All supported by on-site training and experienced technicians.

• 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection
• Strong job security with long ‑ term career pathways
• Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.)
• Training & career progression via the WesTrac Institute
• Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support
• 600+ retail, travel & lifestyle discounts + CAT tool discounts
• Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000
• Free parking, onsite cafe & extra perks at select sites
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world's largest authorised Cat® dealers, you'll be part of an industry leader shaping what's next in mining and construction.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.