Location: Jandakot, WA
Full Time | Immediate Start Available
Join one of Western Australia's leading safety relief valve specialists.
SRV Engineering Pty ltd is a well-established, privately owned West Australian company specializing in the overhaul, testing and certification of industrial safety and pressure relief valves. We work across mining, oil & gas, power generation, chemical processing and heavy industry, delivering high-quality workmanship with a strong focus on safety and precision.
We're looking for an experienced Valve Technician / Machinist who enjoys hands-on mechanical work and has strong manual machining skills, particularly on conventional lathes.
About the Role
This is a varied workshop-based position. You'll be responsible for inspecting, repairing, machining and testing a wide range of industrial relief valves to exacting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Strip, inspect and overhaul valves.
- Operate manual centre lathes to manufacture and restore valve components.
- Machine valve seats, guides, stems, bushes and other required parts.
- Read engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
- Carry out pop testing and assisting where required.
- Complete job documentation and maintain quality standards.
- Work safely within company procedures and workshop practices.
- Assist with loading/unloading items onto trucks via Forklift.
About You
To be successful in this role you'll have:
- Extensive experience operating manual lathes.
- Strong machining skills with close tolerance work.
- Experience repairing mechanical equipment or industrial components.
- High attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
- Solid problem-solving ability.
- Current driver's licence.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly Regarded
- Experience overhauling safety relief valves.
- Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter & Turner, Machinist or equivalent).
- Experience with milling machines and general workshop equipment.
- Forklift licence.
- High Risk Work Licence (where applicable).
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Stable, full-time position with overtime opportunities.
- Modern workshop in Jandakot.
- Variety of interesting and specialised work.
- Ongoing training in valve servicing and testing.
- Supportive team with long-term career opportunities.
- Work with specialised equipment and develop skills in a niche industry.
If you're an experienced machinist looking for something more varied than repetitive production machining, this role offers the opportunity to apply your skills to specialised mechanical repairs while becoming an expert in the valve servicing industry.
Apply now with your resume, or contact us for a discussion.