Mechanical Technician/Machinist

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.