Employment Opportunities
At Purcells, our team, customers and suppliers are at the centre of our success, truly making Purcell’s the business that it is. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our individuals are met, sharing our support, and empowering all to achieve their goals. For Employment Opportunities and Expressions of Interest with Purcell’s Engineering, please refer to the below positions.
Please download the Application for Employment Form on the link below and submit with a cover letter and resume if you wish to apply for a position.
F-622-027-05 Application for Employment
For further details contact us on:
T: (07) 4978 0600 or alternatively,
E: email your resume to info@purcells.com.au
CNC PROGRAMMER / MACHINIST
Celebrating over 24 years of success., Purcell’s Engineering is a family owned and operated business that has developed into one of the larest and most fully equipped machine shops including modern and state-of-art capacity CNC Lathes, Millls & Bores.
the company offers a wide range of engineering services through its Machine Shop, Onsite Machining and Mechanical Projects departments. Employing over 35 local staff across all departments, Purcell’s Engineering is well established in the Gladstone community and supports local industry and the Queensland mining industry.
We now have the opportunity for CNC Machinists/Programmers to join our manufacturing team in Gladstone. This is a full-time position working a rotating roster of day and night shifts. Occasional weekend work may be required, with overtime paid accordingly. Purcell’s support the mining, raw material processing and construction industries throughout Queensland. This is a hands-on position operating a wide variety of CNC Machines including the programming, operation and setting of CNC Multi Axis lathes, mills, machine centers and horizontal borers.
Duties will include:
- Programming, operating and setting CNC Machines.
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Good level of communication.
- High level of time efficiency, quality, pride and safety.
- May require to work nightshift and weekend work when needed
Qualifications required:
- Trade Qualification (Fitter and turning or Machinist)
- +5years experience working in precision machining environment.
- Desired Forklift ticket.
- Desired Basic welding and cutting
- Drivers license
The successful candidate will be required to work 38 hours a week with overtime and nightshift if required. Only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Please download the Application for Employment Form on the link below and submit with a cover letter and resume if you wish to apply for a position.
ONSITE MACHINIST / LINEBORER
Purcell’s Engineering is a Gladstone based, locally owned and operated business providing mechanical, machining and onsite services to the region since 1996. Purcell’s prides itself on the provision of quality products and services, without compromising on quality or professionalism.
As one of our onsite machinists/Lineborer’s you play a critical role in our business, by providing a strong professional service to our valued customers throughout Australia. The role will require you to travel Australia, machining some of the largest mining equipment in the industry while maintaining fit for work & inductions.
The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, time efficient, co-operative and a team player.
- Previous lineboring / Onsite machining experience
- Trade Certificate
- Current Coal Board Medical
- Current Standard 11 (beneficial)
- Current BMA Core Induction (beneficial)
- Current Driver’s license (MR license beneficial)
- Maintain fit for work – pass regular drug & alcohol tests
- Working at Heights & Enter Confined Space
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines
- Willingness to learn how to operate some of the biggest field machining equipment known to man. Our dragline tubmill can machine over 25mtrs diameter!
Full-time role with opportunity for FIFO & DIDO
Very attractive rates + penalties + shift allowances + super
If you meet our minimum requirements, we will be in contact with you with any vacancies that may become available.
Please download the Application for Employment Form on the link below and submit with a cover letter and resume if you wish to apply for a position.