Machinist / Wheel Repairer

Join a globally recognised business & work at our Mackay Branch.

Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (BMSA) is a market leader in the tyre & mining services industry. We are renowned for our global reputation for quality products, continuous improvement & cutting-edge application of technology.

Our mission: Serving Society with Superior Quality

We are seeking an organised & proactive Machinist/Wheel Repairer to join our well-equipped specialist facility in Mackay where we overhaul OTR (Off the Road) Wheel Assemblies. Come work on the largest wheels in the world!

We are open to Fitter/Turners, Boilermakers/TA’s with Machining Experience, & other Industry Professionals. Talk to us about opportunities!

The Benefits

• 5 days extra leave every year after 2 years of employment

• An extra 5 days leave as a one off at each 5 year employment milestone

• Health checks / free flu shots

• Product discounts on Bridgestone Tyres

• Additional benefits & staff discounts & career progression

The Opportunity

• Purpose-built OEM Overhaul facility designed for cutting, machining & welding of OTR wheels

• Vertical lathes for weld preparation machining

• Specialised Submerged-Arc rotary welders

• Automated plasma cutter, shot blasting equipment

• Operation of Vertical Lathes to machine wheels for overhaul

• Machining of weld preparation

• Backgouge machining for full-penetration welding

• Machining of various other wheel components

• Work to best practice & the service standard protocols of BMSA & our customers

About You - Essential

• Strong commitment to safety of yourself & others

• Appropriate trade qualifications/experience in machining/welding/heavy fabrication

• Fit & able to carry out manual labour requirements

• Punctual, reliable & a team player with a can-do attitude

• Looking for skills & career development

• Must have current work rights in Australia

About You - Preferred

• Forklift HRWL and/or Dogging HRWL

• Certificates or experience with Submerged-arc welding, handling hazardous materials, painting, machining, drill operation, grit blasting etc

• Valid drivers licence

• Experience in the mining or related industries

Join our local team within a global leader & access product discounts, extra leave & training opportunities.

Apply today, potential for immediate start.