Mechanical Technician/machinist

BlueScope Steel

Port Kembla, Australia
On-site
Trade-qualified machinist or mechanical technician
Experience operating cnc mills and lathes
Ability to meet tight dimensional tolerances
BlueScope Steel is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Machinist for their Port Kembla facility, focusing on operating and maintaining CNC and manual lathes in a mechanical testing laboratory. The ideal candidate will have mechanical trade qualifications and experience in fault-finding, maintenance, and machining within an industrial environment

Job Summary

  • BlueScope is seeking a trade-qualified technician to operate and maintain CNC and manual lathes within their Port Kembla Mechanical Testing Laboratory.
  • The role involves diagnosing mechanical issues, determining repair pathways, and coordinating specialist third-party repairs when in-house solutions are not feasible.
  • Candidates will benefit from a lifelong learning culture that supports skill development alongside specialists in a safe and positive team environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

BlueScope Steel is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Machinist for their Port Kembla facility, focusing on operating and maintaining CNC and manual lathes in a mechanical testing laboratory. The ideal candidate will have mechanical trade qualifications and experience in fault-finding, maintenance, and machining within an industrial environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trade-qualified Machinist or Mechanical Technician
  • Experience operating CNC mills and lathes
  • Ability to meet tight dimensional tolerances
  • Fault-finding expertise on machinery
  • Experience with manual lathes and grinding equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in coordinating external vendor repairs
  • Strong attention to detail in industrial settings
  • Commitment to safety and wellbeing culture
  • Ability to work independently in cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • Mechanical trade qualifications required
  • Proven experience with CNC and manual machining
  • Demonstrated capability in fault-finding and maintenance

Work Rights

Not specified

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