About the role The Machinist will be a champion of patience, persistence, and tolerance. You will be a trained tradesperson with the skills and knowledge to create tools, parts, and objects by operating milling and drilling machines, conventional lathes, and CNC machinery in a machine shop. It is an extremely precise role, requiring cuts to at least one-thousandth of an inch.

You will operate a wide variety of machine tools and also have the skills to create set-ups on lathes and other complex machinery. You will need to be strong, precise, and know how to read technical drawings, whilst paying close attention to detail.

Key responsibilities
Maintaining a positive approach to workplace safety
Performing routine machine maintenance and repairing minor damages
Checking output to ensure consistency with specifications and discarding defects
Maintaining a secure and clean workstation
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
Sharing trade knowledge and experience with new staff as required
Applying basic to intermediate computer skills in day-to-day operations

About you
A technical or mechanical background (preferred)
Solid interpersonal and communication skills




Professional presentation and appearance
Strong organisational skills
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Exceptional attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude for workshop duties
The ability to perform routine and non-routine tasks with a high degree of accuracy
The ability to work independently and exercise initiative within the appropriate scope of the role
A robust work ethic, including a willingness to learn and undertake professional development

About us John Valves is an industry leader whose precise engineering and unwavering reliability make valves the guardians of efficiency, safety, and productivity. We are a powerhouse in the valve industry, known as the go-to valve manufacturers and suppliers, offering cutting-edge design services, unwavering engineering support, and unmatched selection advice. We are revolutionising the way valves and related supplies are provided across Australia.

With a legacy of excellence, we continue to grow and innovate, committed to revolutionising industries, streamlining processes, empowering progress, and exceeding customer expectations.

📌 Machinist Ballarat (Australia)
🏢 John Valves
📍 Australia