Machinist

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildRight Construction AU is seeking a skilled First Class Machinist in Western Australia. The role requires hands-on experience with CNC machining centres, lathes and manual equipment, plus the ability to read technical drawings and adhere to strict quality standards.

You will contribute to projects serving mining, energy, marine and defence sectors. Applicants should have 3+ years post-trade experience and be able to work safely to procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-trade machining experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Experience with CNC lathes and machining centres.
• Okuma machining experience is highly desirable.
• One-Touch programming experience is advantageous.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centres and CNC lathes.
• Program CNC machinery using appropriate machining methods.
• Operate Okuma or equivalent CNC equipment.
• Use One-Touch programming where applicable.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Select appropriate materials, tooling and machining processes.
• Operate manual lathes and other conventional machining equipment.
• Produce accurate components to required tolerances.
• Inspect completed work and maintain consistent quality standards.
• Identify and resolve machining and equipment issues.
• Maintain machinery and equipment in safe working condition.
• Follow workplace safety, quality and production procedures.

Skills

CNC machining

Okuma

One-Touch programming

Reading drawings

CNC lathes

Tools

CNC machining centres

Job description

$45 per hour Visa sponsorship

Employer: BuildRight Construction AU

About the role

A leading engineering and manufacturing business in Western Australia is looking for a skilled First Class Machinist with proven hands-on experience in precision machining.

This opportunity is suited to machinists who can demonstrate genuine trade experience across CNC machining centres, CNC lathes and manual machining equipment. Your practical skills, ability to interpret technical drawings and experience working to strict quality standards will be central to the role.

The successful candidate will contribute to specialised manufacturing projects supporting demanding industries such as mining, energy, marine and defence.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centres and CNC lathes
• Program CNC machinery using appropriate machining methods
• Operate Okuma or equivalent CNC equipment
• Use One-Touch programming where applicable
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Select appropriate materials, tooling and machining processes
• Operate manual lathes and other conventional machining equipment
• Produce accurate components to required tolerances
• Inspect completed work and maintain consistent quality standards
• Identify and resolve machining and equipment issues
• Maintain machinery and equipment in safe working condition
• Follow workplace safety, quality and production proceduresWork collaboratively to meet production requirements and deadlines

Requirements & eligibility

• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-trade machining experience
• Demonstrated hands-on CNC machining experience
• Experience with CNC lathes and machining centres
• Okuma machining experience is highly desirable
• One-Touch programming experience is advantageous
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings
• Ability to demonstrate genuine and verifiable machining experience
• Forklift LF Class licence is preferred
• Australian Driver’s Licence is preferred
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment medical screening
• Ability to successfully complete drug and alcohol screening

Special instructions

Full Australian work rights or eligibility for employer sponsorship.