Manual Machinist - Laser Cladding

Genuine Parts Company; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on vehicles

Career growth and development

Tools provided in workshop

Volunteer leave day

Parental leave top-up

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms supplied

Training webinars and courses

Recognition programs

Job summary

Wittenbaker Engineering Services, part of Motion, seeks a skilled Machinist in Henderson WA to ensure precision through laser cladding and metal spray. You will read drawings and program, set up and run CNC lathes, mills and routers in a modern workshop.

Key tasks include planning setups, monitoring tooling, liaising with the CAM Programmer, and maintaining quality records. We offer career progression, training development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with laser cladding or metal spray technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Program, set up and run CNC lathes, milling and routing machines.
• Proficiency with G-code programming.
• Relevant trade qualification; CNC-certifications are a plus.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and setup machines to minimize setup times and maximize productivity.
• Machining of components per drawings and client requirements.
• Monitor tooling parameters and cutting conditions on running jobs.
• Collaborate with CAM Programmer on processes, toolpaths, and materials.
• Maintain records and reports of production activities.
• Support management with feedback on jobs and processes.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust for quality.
• Operate and program CNC lathes, milling and routing machines.

Skills

Laser cladding

G-code programming

Reading drawings

CNC turning

CNC milling

CAM liaison

Education

Trade qualification

CNC machining certificates

Tools

CNC Lathes

Milling machines

Routing machines

Job description

Henderson WA Location | Full time permanent position Attractive rate + Super + Bonus Career progression + training development

Who are we - Wittenbaker Engineering Services, is a part of Motion and operates a diverse manufacturing company. Our quality products find their use in the challenging Australian mining, oil & gas, power generation, marine and rail environments.

We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our dynamic team based in Henderson WA. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of our products primarily by laser cladding and manual post cladding machine works. The ideal candidate is someone with experience in laser cladding or metal spray technologies. This individual will need to be a self-motivated, adaptable as the job requires, be a team player but also be able to work independently!

Key responsibilities for the role:

• Plan and setup machines in the most efficient way to reduce set up times and achieve maximum productivity.
• Carry out machining of components as per drawings and client's requirements.
• Monitor / improve tooling parameters as well as cutting conditions on running jobs.
• Liaise with our CAM-Programmer regarding machining processes, machine setups, toolpaths, material properties, current and new tooling.
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements and complete reports accordingly.
• Liaise with the management regarding upcoming, ongoing & completed jobs and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor machine performance, making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience with laser cladding or metal spray technologies and proficient with the use of manual lathe operation highly desirable.
• Be able to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
• Relevant trade qualification, preferably additional certificates in CNC-machining and engineering practices.
• Program, set up and run CNC Lathes, Milling and Routing machines.
• Must have programming experiencing using G codes.
• High level of accuracy and attention details.
• Willingness to participate within a high-performance customer-oriented team.
• Obey and respect company management and safety systems.

What’s in for you:

• Access to employee discount on new vehicles, attractive retail discount, fleet and earn cashback.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the GPC network.
• Company toolbox and tools provided Modern workshop, clean well set out work environment
• 1 paid Volunteer Leave Day per calendar year
• Parental leave top-up allowance
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services
• Uniforms supplied - feel like a team.
• Unlimited access to webinars, training events and courses; we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
• Recognition programs and incentives for your performance
• With over 1700 staff members in Australia, we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
• When you bring your ideas, energy, and hunger for growth to us, you’ll be recognised and rewarded for your contribution in return.

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.