Machinist or CNC Programer​

Ballarat Victoria

• Looking for a new challenge in your career?
• Lifestyle Change Opportunity
• Work Life Balance
• Great Team Environment

We are seeking an experienced trade qualified Machinists or CNC Programmer.  Experience with a state of the art CNC lathe (Okuma LC20) highly desirable.  Full training given if not.

John Valves has been providing Valves and related supplies for over 125 years and has built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading Valve manufacturers and suppliers.  There is an immediate opening for a dynamic individual to join our team and help us continue to service our customers and exceed their expectations. If you are hungry for success, want a strong work life balance then this is the role for you.

What We Offer

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Machinist or CNC Programmer looking to continue and grow your career at an established Business with an excellent reputation. You will be working with experienced individuals that can foster your development on various tasks giving you a wide range of expertise. You will have the opportunity to work with likeminded people and indulge your passion for projects.

We offer you:

• a permanent position
• the benefit of Monday to Friday work with weekends off
• a competitive rate of pay with the opportunity of work life balance in a rural setting
• a clean, friendly and open workshop environment 
• permanent position for the right candidate with an immediate start preferred

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be an individual who will honour our core values and culture – in addition to this you will have:

• A high level of machining experience, knowledge within the Valves or associated industry (pumping industry, pneumatics, hydraulics)
• Demonstrate a solid awareness of OH&S practices
• A commitment to working to a high standard
• Be motivated and punctual person
• Required to work in a team environment
• The ability to work unsupervised
• The desire to constantly improve and work towards a trade
• Preferred that you have a forklift licence
• Working with CNC heavy machinery from set up to operation to produce parts from metal 
• Preparing programs for parts in accordance with relevant mechanical specifications and machine input requirements
• Understanding specifications of the task at hand and the required product by reading mechanical drawings and instructions
• Ensure machine is cleaned and maintained
• Ensure workplace is clean and clear for effective and safe production
• Ensure a positive work environment for your contribution, output and team
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equiv.
• Control speed, material feed and path of operation to ensure quality product
• Strong organisational skills
• Preferred CNC Programming Experience
• Attention to detail

Benefits of Being a Team Member with John Valves Pty Ltd:

• Remuneration comparable to work life balance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Free onsite car parking
• Superannuation
• Family Friendly working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Positive, inclusive and supportive culture
• Recognition for efforts
• Monthly team lunches with Ballarat workforce
• Work in stable, diverse, and fast growing industry
• All PPE provided
• A Business with a strong safety culture who care
• Work with a management team who will support and encourage your success
• Security of a 40 hour week
• Long term employment
• Fast paced ever evolving environment
• Modern new facility and state of the art equipment in the planning to be built soon.

Does this sound like you!  Do you crave work life balance! Then this is your future, send us your resume to commence discussions.