Machinist (Afternoon Shift) (Adelaide)

Afternoon Shift: 3:30pm to 11:30pm (Overtime as Required) Based at our Para Hills West Head Office—home since 1983—this site is a key global Liebherr facility specialising in the manufacture and repair of large-scale mining buckets. Our South Australian workshop builds and rebuilds buckets for the full Liebherr excavator range, designed for Australia’s toughest mining conditions. We’re now looking for an experienced Machinist to join our Fabrication team in the Mining Division.
- Perform precision line boring and machining on heavy mining components (booms, buckets, pins & bushes) to tight OEM tolerances.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specs to accurately set up, machine and repair components right first time.
- Operate workshop machinery, welding equipment and lifting gear (cranes, forklifts) safely and efficiently.
- Carry out fitting, assembly and repair work including hydraulic components, fabrications and minor welding tasks.
- Inspect, fault find and rectify defects in components, ensuring all work meets Liebherr quality and safety standards.
- Keep jobs moving by managing workflow, completing accurate documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement in the workshop.
- Certificate III Engineering, Mechanical (Fitting & Machining) is a mandatory requirement for this role.
- Line Boring experience is highly desirable.
- Ideally you will have High Risk Licences such as LF, DG, CB & EWP.
- Proven ability to operate MMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding machines
- Able to work independently and have a demonstrated commitment to quality Our Offer: At Liebherr, we value your well-being. We offer a culture of recognition and reward, celebrating your contributions and ensuring you feel valued. You'll have access to generous benefits like retail and medical insurance discounts, bonus leave days, parental leave, and comprehensive training programs, fostering your personal and professional growth. Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace Culture: We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an setting that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing. How to Apply: Please apply via the link below. Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application. No agencies or third parties please. Beware of Recruitment Scams: Liebherr never charges any fees at any point in the recruitment process. If you are contacted through unofficial channels and asked to pay money, cover travel expenses, or provide personal documents, this is fraudulent activity.
- Only verify vacancies on the official Liebherr careers website.
- Never make payments or disclose sensitive personal information. Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Craig Salmon. One Passion. Many Opportunities. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qykw8