Machinist

Want to work with one of Mackay’s most respective specialist engineering businesses? Be a part of a team that’s known locally for quality work, strong standards and delivery for major industrial customers.

About the Role:

Roster and Location:

• Day or Afternoon Shift Available
• Afternoon Shift 24% shift loading, starting at 2:30pm
• Based in Paget, Mackay (Commercial Ave)

Responsibilities:

As a Machinist at Austchrome, you’ll be involved in manufacturing and reclamation of hydraulic components using:

• Manual Lathes, Horizontal and Vertical Borers and Cylindrical grinders.
• CNC Lathes and Horizontal and Vertical Borers running Fanuc controllers.
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering and CAD drawings to produce jobs to specifications.
• Conducting in-process quality checks with micrometers and other precision measuring tools.
• Collaborating in a team environment with experienced tradespeople across machining, fabrication, fitting and plating.
• Take responsibility for maintaining and improving a safe working environment and following all policies, procedures and safe work instructions.

Why Join Austchrome?

Based in Mackay’s industrial precinct, Austchrome is a specialist engineering business known for high-quality welding, chrome plating, machining, and hydraulic component repairs that support major mining and industrial operations across Australia. The work we do matters, and you’ll see it out in the field. We are a family orientated team; we care about our people.

This is where we set ourselves apart.

• Permanent role with long-term stability within the Sime industrial group
• Annual pay rises as per our enterprise agreement
• Provided income protection
• Day or Afternoon shift available
• $45.51 – 51.09 per hour + 24% afternoon shift loading
• Regular overtime - with a great work/life balance
• Overtime paid at time and a half for first 2 hours, double time after that.
• A strong history of training and upskilling our workforce
• Family friendly environment with an active social club
• Half Day Fridays

We are proud of the work we do and the culture we’re building - supportive, skilled and driven to do things properly.

About You

You’ll ideally bring:

• Trade qualification as a Machinist
• Ability to machine to tight tolerances
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• A safety-first mindset
• A willingness to learn, contribute, and be part of a tight-knit team

How to Apply

This vacancy is being managed by our labour hire partner, Haynes People.

At Haynes, we keep things simple: we back your talent and help you land roles that match your strengths. Secure your future - reach out to Haynes and cast your net wider.

All applications are handled confidentially; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

The Haynes Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

Mickaila Dobbie | Recruitment Coordinator | mdobbie@haynespeople.com.au | 0408 252 920