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Second Class Machinist - Component Technician

Posted Date:  2 Oct 2026
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Made for More – Build Your Future with WesTrac

Ready to take the next step in your machining career? As a Second Class Machinist (Machine Shop), you'll work with advanced machining equipment, produce high-quality components, and help support some of Australia's largest mining and construction operations.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced machinist who has developed strong machining skills through industry experience and is looking to further their career in a modern workshop environment with access to new CNC technology and ongoing development opportunities.

 

Roster & Location

  • South Guildford
  • 5 days on, 2 days off rotating roster
  • 2 weeks of day shift: 6:00am to 4:30pm (10.5 hours inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid meal break)
  • 2 weeks of night shift: 4:00pm to 2:30am (10.5 hours inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid meal break)
  • 25% night shift loading applied to all hours worked on night shift

 

What You Will Do

  • Operate a variety of manual and CNC machining equipment, including Horizontal Borers, Vertical Borers and CNC Mills.
  • Machine components to specification by interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
  • Use precision measuring instruments including callipers, micrometers, dial indicators and bore gauges to inspect and verify completed work.
  • Prioritise workloads to achieve production targets and meet customer requirements.
  • Complete machining activities safely, efficiently and within allocated timeframes.
  • Apply safety processes and procedures including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Take 5s and risk assessments.
  • Contribute to a team focused on quality workmanship, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

 

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience as a machinist, trades assistant machinist, machine operator or in a similar machining/manufacturing environment. Formal trade qualifications are not essential.
  • Experience operating manual machining equipment such as horizontal borers, vertical borers, lathes or milling machines.
  • Exposure to CNC machining equipment is highly regarded.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and machine components to specified tolerances.
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment including callipers, dial indicators, bore micrometers and gauges.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to producing quality work.
  • Good time management skills and basic computer literacy.
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Forklift licence essential.
  • Dogging or rigging tickets are desirable but not essential.

 

Our Benefits include but are 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.
  • Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5,000 for applicable roles.
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

 

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

 

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and start your journey with WesTrac, where your skills, experience and ambition can help build something bigger.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.

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