MACHINISTS - 2ND & 1ST CLASS REQUIRED!

05th October, 2026

Pearl Recruitment is currently looking for both 2nd and 1st Class Machinists for our client, who is a well-established heavy equipment contractor servicing the mining industry across Australia. Due to continued growth and investment in new machinery, we currently seeking both a First-Class and Second-Class Machinist for our client located in Guildford.
  
If you have experience on manual machinery and are looking to take the next type in your career, take your pick from the below!
 
Second-Class Machinist
This role is perfect for someone with manual machining experience (trade-qualified or unqualified) who wants to grow, learn, and be part of a high-performing workshop environment!
Pay Rate: $38/Hr (Day Shift), $48/Hr (Night Shift)
Roster: Monday – Friday, 2-Weeks Day Shift (6am – 4:30pm) & 2-Weeks Night Shift (4pm – 2:30am)
Job Duties: operate both Manual machines and CNC machines, such as horizontal and vertical borers, lathes and mills to support the rebuilding and machining of hydraulic components, reading and interpreting engineering drawing, and using precision measuring instruments including callipers, micrometres, dial indicators and bore gauges to inspect and verify completed work.

First-Class Machinist
This is a hands-on repair machining role, where you will be machining and refurbishing heavy equipment components used in the mining sector, working across both manual and CNC equipment.
Pay Rate: $55/Hr (Day Shifts) & $65/Hr (Night Shifts)
Roster: 4 Days on (6am – 6pm), 4 off, 4 Nights on (6pm – 6am), 4 off
Job Duties: Work with engineering drawings, measuring tools, and machining processes to achieve tight tolerances, machining hydraulic cylinder components, completing precision repair and refurbishment work on heavy equipment components and operating CNC and manual machining equipment including:

• CNC Vertical Borer
• Manual Vertical Borer
• Manual Horizontal Borer
• CNC Horizontal Borer
• Lathes and polishing lathes

  
Why Apply?

• No need to have extensive post-trade experience, just experience using manual machines!
• Working on specialised hydraulic equipment with excellent development opportunities.
• Busy, fast-paced environment with lots of upcoming work.
• Working for a well-respected and reputable company.
• Career growth opportunities
• Free and available on-site parking.

  
Requirements:

• Experience operating manual machining equipment and exposure to CNC machining
• Australian Recognised Machinist or Fitter Machinist Trade Certificate (First-Class Machinist Only)
• Ability to pass a Medical and Drug and Alcohol Test
• Drivers License and reliable transport

  
How to Apply?
Hit "Apply" now or email your resume to resume3@pearlrec.com.au

Alternatively, call (08) 9474 9079 and ask to speak to Alessia, Jamie or Tia.

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