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Team Leader - Motors

Posting Start Date: 9/22/26

Job Location (Short): Rutherford, New South Wales, AUS, 2320

Requisition ID: 36897

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

At Komatsu Underground, we're looking for an experienced Team Leader - Motors to join our Rutherford facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader to supervise a skilled team responsible for the overhaul, repair and delivery of electrical motors and components supporting underground mining equipment.

Working closely with our workshop teams, planning teams and operational leaders, you'll play a key role in ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

If you're passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement and creating a high-performing team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

- Leading and supervising the daily operations of the Motors team
- Promoting and maintaining a strong safety-first culture
- Managing workflow, resources and priorities to meet production and customer requirements
- Monitoring quality, performance and productivity outcomes
- Supporting the development and coaching of team members
- Working collaboratively with planning, engineering and operational stakeholders
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Relevant trade qualification
- Previous experience in a frontline leadership, supervisory or team leader role
- Strong people leadership and communication skills
- Experience coordinating workshop activities and resource utilisation
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Computer literacy and experience with maintenance or ERP systems




- Experience working within industrial, mining, manufacturing or heavy equipment environments highly regarded

Why Komatsu ?

At Komatsu, we live by the Komatsu Way - a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. As a leader in mining and heavy manufacturing, we're committed to working safely, acting ethically and building strong partnerships. Join us and be part of a global organisation where your expertise will contribute to robust governance, trusted reporting and sustainable business performance.

Komatsu employee benefits.

- 12 weeks paid primary career parental leave.
- Ability to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per annum.
- Access to discounts at over 400 different retailers Australia wide.
- Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products
- Employee Referral Program
- Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider AccessEAP
- Discounts with Toyota & Orix

This role offers the chance to further develop your leadership capability while working with world-class equipment and a highly experienced team. For the right person, it can provide a pathway into broader leadership, operational and project management opportunities across the business.

At Komatsu, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.



Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

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