Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

Are you a qualified Machinist with strong diagnostic skills and experience working on heavy mobile equipment with a passion for ensures all machining activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards while supporting production schedules, equipment reliability and customer expectations? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Machinist to join our high-performing team at Batam Rebuild Centre.

As a key member of the Batam Rebuild Centre team, you'll be responsible for performing machining operations to repair, remanufacture and restore heavy equipment components and structures to OEM specifications, engineering drawings and approved work instructions.

Roster: 5:2| Location: PT Thiess Engineering Indonesia, Batam| Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

As the [Position Title], you will:

• Select suitable machining methods and tooling for assigned tasks.
• Conduct machine setup and alignment within approved procedures.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances before progressing work.
• Identify defects, non-conformances and machining limitations.
• Stop work where safety, quality or equipment integrity risks are identified.

About you

• Senior High School Certificate or Vocational Technical Qualification.
• Trade qualification in Machining, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Competency certification in machining operations desirable
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Machinist in heavy equipment, mining, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience machining large components and heavy equipment parts preferred.
• Experience using manual machining equipment is essential.
• Experience using CNC machining equipment is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Sound understanding of machining principles and precision measurement.
• Ability to achieve tight tolerances on heavy equipment components.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary workshop environment.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognize the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Please click the "apply" button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com.