First Class Machinist

Corestaff; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and development (RTO 507

$3,000 referral bonus

Uniform laundering on-site

Fitness Passport

Tool discounts and salary packaging

Paid parental leave and income protec

Job summary

CoreStaff is seeking experienced machinists to join a high-skilled workshop team working on large-scale, complex components within the heavy industry sector. You will perform manual and CNC machining, read engineering drawings and maintain tight tolerances, delivering quality workmanship in a safety-focused environment.

This long-term, full-time role offers a 48-hour week, rotating day/night roster, paid training, and a strong pipeline of challenging projects with excellent earning potential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification - Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Machining).
• Solid experience in manual and CNC machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and tolerances.
• Safety-first mindset and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliability, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manual and CNC machining of large, complex components.
• Operating lathes, mills, borers and grinding equipment.
• Surface finishing and precision machining.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Repairing and rebuilding large-scale mining and heavy industry equipment.
• Delivering quality workmanship while maintaining a strong focus on safety.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Tolerance control

Safety mindset

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Machining)

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Borer

Grinder

Job description

Take your machining career to the next level with a long-term opportunity offering great pay, job security, variety and work-life balance.

CoreStaff is seeking experienced, trade-qualified Machinists to join a highly skilled workshop team working on large-scale, complex components within the heavy industry sector.

If you take pride in precision, enjoy problem-solving and want to work on challenging machining projects rather than repetitive production work, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Enjoy consistent, long-term work, paid training and the benefit of being home every night. No FIFO. No shutdowns. Just great work, great conditions and a strong pipeline of projects.

What's in it for you?

• $51+ per hour PLUS penalties
• Full-time employment with a major, well-established company
• 48-hour working week
• Early finish every Friday!
• Home every night - no FIFO or shutdown rosters
• Rotating day and night roster with predictable scheduling
• Paid training and development through an in-house RTO (50737)
• $3,000 employee referral bonus - bring a mate!
• Work on high-value, complex machining and repair projects
• On-site uniform laundering - no washing work clothes at home!
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Tool discounts and salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave and income protection

Hours & Roster

• Full-time, 48-hour working week
• Rotating roster: 5 days on / 2 days off, repeated twice, followed by 5 nights on / 2 days off, repeated twice.
• Early finish every Friday!

The role - No two jobs are the same!

Forget repetitive production line work. You'll be part of an experienced, tight-knit workshop team specialising in complex machining, component rebuilds and salvage work.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Manual and CNC machining of large, complex components
• Operating lathes, mills, borers and grinding equipment
• Surface finishing and precision machining
• Interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
• Repairing and rebuilding large-scale mining and heavy industry equipment
• Delivering quality workmanship while maintaining a strong focus on safety

This is an opportunity to put your skills to work on challenging, varied projects where precision, experience and craftsmanship really matter.

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from skilled Machinists who take pride in their trade and enjoy working in a team environment.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Trade qualification - Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Machining)
• Solid experience in manual and/or CNC machining
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining processes and tolerances
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to quality workmanship
• Reliability, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Highly regarded, but not essential:

• Experience in heavy industry, mining or earthmoving equipment
• Line boring experience
• Experience machining large-scale components

Ready for your next move?

If you're a skilled Machinist looking for excellent pay, long-term security and varied, challenging work with a great earning potential, we want to hear from you! Enjoy a full-time opportunity with a major industry leader and a roster that offers a balance of day and night shifts