Machinists

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.

What Austchrome has to offer:

• Sign-On Bonus
• $5000 (gross) upon commencement
• $5000 (gross) after probation completion
• Above award afternoon shift allowance & overtime applications
• Day and Afternoon Shift offered
• Day shift – Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:06pm Friday 6am – 12pm
• Afternoon shift - Monday - Thursday 2:30pm - 11pm Friday 12pm - 6pm
• Based in Paget, Mackay (Commercial Ave)
• Home every night

Responsibilities:

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

• Manual Lathes, Horizontal and Vertical Bores 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 Hourly Pay Rate Increase – as per the Austchrome Enterprise Agreement.
• Income Protection
• Competitive Afternoon Shift Allowance (Above Award) some overtime - with a great work/life balance
• Attractive Overtime Conditions | Time and Half – First Two Hours, Double Time Thereafter.
• A strong history of training and upskilling our workforce
• Family friendly environment with an active social club (which includes numerous events throughout the year)

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

You’ll ideally bring to the role

• Trade qualification – Fitter & Turner/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

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality, successful applicants will be contacted.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience to take on this exciting opportunity, then we strongly encourage you to apply now!

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