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Mechanical Machinist

25/11/2025
20/12/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Boyer
Mechanical and Engineering

Maintenance - Machinist
For more than 80 years, Boyer Paper Mill has been a proud part of Tasmania’s industrial story — producing quality paper on the banks of the Derwent River, just 30 minutes from Hobart.

Now, we’re turning the page. Under new Australian ownership, Boyer is stepping boldly into the future — investing in new technology, new products, and new opportunities for local jobs for our future.

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance - Machinist to join our Maintenance team. If you're passionate about hands-on mechanical work, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a site with a proud history and strong future, we want to hear from you. 

In this role, you’ll support the safe, reliable operation of our Mill through a mix of machining, fitting, maintenance, and repair work. You’ll work across a broad range of industrial equipment — from legacy plants to modern machinery.

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Promoting safe work behaviours and contributing to a strong safety culture
  • Precision machining, fitting and turning
  • Preventative maintenance, breakdown support and shutdown work as required
  • Servicing, repairing, and fitting mechanical components and spares
  • Supporting installation, refurbishment, and improvement projects
  • Participation in an after-hours on-call roster

 

Desired Skills and Experience

What do you need to succeed?

  • Certificate III Mechanical Trade (e.g., Fitter & Turner, Maintenance Fitter, Machinist, or equivalent)
  • Machining Experience (manual and/or CNC)
  • Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
  • Experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in an industrial environment
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Positive communication skills and a proactive approach

Highly regarded:

  • Hydraulics or Pneumatics Experience
  • Welding capability
  • Experience with condition monitoring, vibration analysis, or CMMS systems
  • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

We value diverse teams and encourage applications from women and under-represented groups.

 

Why Join Us:

  • 4 day working week supporting work life balance
  • Shape the future – contribute to a sustainable, proudly Australian Owned Manufacturing business.
  • Work within a highly experienced and supportive team of trade professionals
  • Access to health and wellbeing programs (gym membership funding, health screening, free flu vaccine program, stretching classes)
  • Corporate health insurance discounts

Applicants close 18 December 2025, applications will be assessed as they are received. 

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