Machinist

John Valves Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

John Valves Pty Ltd in Ballarat invites applicants for a workshop technician role focused on maintaining safety and performing routine maintenance. You will check outputs against specs, repair minor damages, and keep a clean workstation while sharing knowledge with new staff.

Ideal candidates have technical or mechanical background, strong teamwork, and high attention to detail. The role offers opportunities for professional development and contributes to ongoing valve manufacturing excellence

Qualifications

• A technical or mechanical background is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional presentation and appearance.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude for workshop duties.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine tasks with high accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Strong work ethic with willingness to learn and undertake development.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a positive approach to workplace safety
• Performing routine machine maintenance and repairing minor damages
• Checking output to ensure consistency with specifications and discarding defects
• Maintaining a safe and clean workstation
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Sharing trade knowledge and experience with new staff as required
• Applying basic to intermediate computer skills in day-to-day operations

Skills

Technical background

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Accuracy

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining a positive approach to workplace safety
• Performing routine machine maintenance and repairing minor damages
• Checking output to ensure consistency with specifications and discarding defects
• Maintaining a safe and clean workstation
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Sharing trade knowledge and experience with new staff as required
• Applying basic to intermediate computer skills in day-to-day operations

About you

• A technical or mechanical background (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional presentation and appearance
• Strong organisational skills
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude for workshop duties
• The ability to perform routine and non-routine tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• The ability to work independently and exercise initiative within the appropriate scope of the role
• A strong work ethic, including a willingness to learn and undertake professional development

About us

John Valves is an industry leader whose precise engineering and unwavering reliability make valves the guardians of efficiency, safety, and productivity. We are a powerhouse in the valve industry, known as the go-to valve manufacturers and suppliers, offering cutting-edge design services, unwavering engineering support, and unmatched selection advice. We are revolutionising the way valves and related supplies are provided across Australia. With a legacy of excellence, we continue to grow and innovate, committed to revolutionising industries, streamlining processes, empowering progress, and exceeding customer expectations.