Manual Machinist

Good with your hands? Can you make the magic happen?

Goldfields Machining is looking for a Manual Machinist to join our Boulder workshop. This role is based in our Boulder workshop (no site work), working on Manual Mills & Lathes to manufacture & repair drill rig components. Some days you are working on feed cradles & DPU’s other days you are making current rod, glands and pistons for a hydraulic cylinder.

The Job

You will be in our Manual workshop using the lathes, mills, slotter & saws as required. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the machines, its productivity and the standard of work produced.

Which means you will be

· Setting up jobs

· Reading detailed drawing and/or manufacture from samples

· Use Precision Measuring Instruments

· Be able to cut threads & tapers, use 4 jaw chucks, setup jobs in steadies and tailstocks

· Work in close tolerances

You

You’re likely someone who

· will have a Trade Certificate in Machining

· is practical and naturally good with their hands

· takes pride in getting things right

· can work independently without needing someone constantly checking what you’re doing

· is organised and can keep track of what needs to happen next





· works well as part of a team and will pitch in when things get busy

Why Us

Goldfields Machining is a locally owned and operated Machining workshop based in Kalgoorlie for nearly 20 years. We pride ourselves on high quality products and repairs to support the mining industry.

Our company specialises in the manufacture, repair and overhaul of drill rig components using the latest technology and highly skilled employees.

We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of that.

Someone reliable. Someone practical. Someone who notices when something needs doing and gets on with it.

The hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 4:30pm with extra hours available. Home every night, working in an airconditioned shed (perfect for summer coming)

How to Apply

If you are looking for a new challenge with some work-life balance, we would like to hear from you. Please send your application to [email protected]

- Please note this is NOT a FIFO position it is residential in the Kalgoorlie Boulder region. Do not apply if you are not willing to move to Kalgoorlie Boulder.

📌 Manual Machinist (Western Australia)
🏢 Goldfields Machining
📍 Western Australia