First Class Machinist - Hydraulics

WesTrac; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hydraulic systems seeks a skilled First Class Machinist for their Hydraulics team in Guildford. The role focuses on operating machinery to produce high-quality work while adhering to safety standards. Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities are included to support your career growth.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Training & Upskilling

Referral bonus up to £5000

Discounts on various retail outlets

Qualifications

• Completion of an Australian First-Class Machinist or Fitter Machinist Trade Certificate is required.
• Ability to operate horizontal boring machines.
• Experience in reading engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual horizontal borers, lathes, and polishing lathes.
• Follow safety protocols and use assessment tools for risk management.
• Produce work within specified tolerances and timelines.

Skills

Time management

Working with hydraulic systems

Reading engineering drawings

Education

First-Class Machinist Trade Certificate

Tools

Horizontal boring machines

Manual Horizontal Borer

Job description

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Reporting into theRepairs Supervisor, theFirst Class Machinistwill join ourHydraulics teamon aFull-Timebasis at ourSouth Guildford, Perth, WA location. This role may involve Fitting hydraulic cylinder components at times.

Department Overview: Our Hydraulics Department specialises in the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of hydraulic systems and components. We provide comprehensive solutions to ensure the efficient operation of hydraulic machinery, focusing on safety, reliability, and performance. Our team of skilled technicians and engineers is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and support, utilising advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to meet the needs of our clients across various industries.

Roster: 8 On, 6 Off, days & nights – 12.5 hours/day (including 30 minute lunch break)

What You’ll Do:

• Operate Manual Horizontal Borer, Lathes, Polishing lathes.
• Focus on safety and use safety and risk assessment tools such as Job Safety Analysis and Take 5's
• Read engineering drawings and produce quality work within quoted tolerances and time frames

Skills & Experience:

• Australian recognised First-Class Machinist OR Fitter Machinist Trade Certificate
• Knowledge of how to set and use gauges such as callipers, bore micrometers, dial indicators, etc.
• Experience in operating Horizontal boring machines
• Strong time management skills and basic computer skills
• Experience in reading engineering drawings and producing quality work within quoted tolerances and time frames
• Forklift, rigging and dogging licenses (Desired)

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Recommend & Spend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.