Trade Qualified

4 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 838a1f8c-a81b-459b-a90f-f6ddcbca8e3e Full time $216,000 per year

For Trade Qualified (First Class) Machinists and Mechanical Engineering Technicians to deliver precision metal machining for hydraulic and mechanical components within a highly regarded manufacturing environment.

A Permanent Full Time role based Monday to Friday within a stable and innovative company in the Northern Territory.

  • Requires: Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Trade Qualification.
  • Salary guide: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.
  • Location: Northern Territory.

Your normal day will involve:

  • Machining metal parts for hydraulic and mechanical systems including shafts, pins, bushes, and cylinder parts.
  • Operating lathes, mills and other machining equipment to cut, shape and drill components.
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings to ensure precise manufacture of parts.
  • Measuring and inspecting components to meet millimetre-level accuracy and quality standards.
  • Fabricating new replacement parts and machining worn parts back to size for maintenance and repairs.

As a Trade Qualified (First Class) Machinist, you will be highly skilled in advanced machining techniques, with a strong focus on delivering precision and quality in every manufactured part. You will utilise your expertise in interpreting complex technical drawings and applying rigorous measurement standards to ensure parts meet exact engineering specifications. This role offers the chance to work within a state-of-the-art workshop outfitted with the latest machining technology, supporting durable work for mining and industrial sectors.

Your next employer is a well-established company with over 20 years in the precision machining providing a supportive and innovative working environment. They offer stable full-time employment on-site, with opportunities for overtime and hands-on experience in a large, fully state of the art equipped workshop. 

You will need:

  • Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience as a First Class Machinist working with precision metal parts.
  • Proficiency with lathes, milling machines and precision measuring tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Australian Citizenship is required for this position due to security protocols.

Job benefits include:

  • Competitive hourly rate up to $45.00 including leave loading.
  • Opportunities for paid overtime in a permanent full-time role.
  • Work within a modern 1,000-square-metre state-of-the-art workshop.
  • Strong company culture with over two decades of industry expertise.
  • Hands-on work contributing directly to hydraulic and mechanical systems in key mining and industrial applications.

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