First Class Machinist

WesTrac Cat; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Uniforms on site

Fitness Passport

Tool discounts

Referral bonus

Relocation assistance

Free parking

On-site cafe

Parental leave & income protection

Job summary

WesTrac Tomago is seeking a skilled Machinist to machine CAT components in a modern workshop. You’ll work on high-value projects with no FIFO, enjoying a stable, long-term pipeline of work and paid training.

The role offers a 48-hour week with an early finish on Fridays, a rotating roster (days/nights), and on-site benefits including uniforms, parking, and a suite of family-friendly perks. Strong precision and drawing-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Machinist with Cert III or equivalent.
• Experience in manual and CNC machining.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tighten tolerances.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Machinist

CNC Machining

Reading Drawings

Education

Cert III Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Borers

Grinding

Surface finishing

Job description

Location: Tomago, NSW, AU

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

• 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 café & 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.