Mechanical Technician/Machinist at BlueScope

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CNC Machining, Manual Lathe Operation, Mechanical Maintenance, Fault Finding, Technical Coordination, Dimensional Tolerances, Equipment Servicing, Vendor Management, Hydraulic Punching, Grinding Equipment

Industry

Building Materials

Description

Job Description BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums. The Opportunity Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Technician/Machinist to join our Product Innovation and Technology team at our Mechanical Testing Laboratory in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining a range of CNC and manual lathes, ensuring critical machining equipment is available, safe, and performing to standard. Where equipment requires specialist repairs, overhauls, or OEM-supplied parts, you will also play a key role in coordinating third-party repairs and vendor support, working closely with contracts and suppliers to ensure timely and quality outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for a trade-qualified Machinist or Mechanical Technician who enjoys a mix of hands-on machining, fault-finding, and technical coordination within a heavy industrial environment. What Will You Do? You will apply your technical expertise to ensure that all mechanical equipment is maintained, as well as completing other assigned tasks to support the daily operations of the Mechanical Testing Laboratory department. You will: operate and maintain CNC machines and manual lathes plus saws and hydraulic punches perform routine inspections, servicing, fault finding, and corrective maintenance on machining equipment diagnose mechanical issues and determine appropriate repair pathways provide detailed diagnostics to OEMs, contractors, and specialist vendors when in-house repair is not feasible provide key information to generate supply, stock and purchase requisitions; and control the servicing schedules of equipment through work orders, including identification of key spare parts for breakdown repairs More About You You will have a machining background with a keen interest in developing into the full requirements of the role, including learning how to support and coordinate external repairs when required. You will also have: mechanical trade qualifications experience operating lathes, CNC mills and/or grinding equipment, with the ability to meet tight dimensional tolerances fault-finding expertise and demonstrated capability to maintain machinery and equipment experience working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team strong attention to detail, with the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing, and care for others Why BlueScope As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll: Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture. Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing. Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen. Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers Join us, creating strength for the future. Applications close Wednesday 20th May 2026.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain CNC and manual lathes, saws, and hydraulic punches within a mechanical testing laboratory. Coordinate with third-party vendors and OEMs for specialist repairs and manage equipment servicing schedules.