Live machine operator roles in Western Australia, from 25 employers, updated daily.
Latest machine operator jobs
Design and Build
Maintenance Fitter (FMCG) Kardinya, Perth Monday - Friday $116,000- $155,000 + Super + Overtime Full time, Permanent Morning/Afternoon rotating shift Are you a Maintenance Fitter looking for your next long term perman…
Design and Build
Maintenance Electrician (FMCG) Kardinya, Perth 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) 6am-6pm/6pm-6am Full Time, Permanent $125k + Super + Benefits + Overtime About the Company I am hiring for a growing national manufacturing …
Design and Build
Maintenance Fitter (Food) Bunbury Shifts $140k-$150k + Super + excellent overtime rates Full time, Permanent Are you a Maintenance Fitter looking for your next long term permanent position with a busy food Manufacture…
D&B
Maintenance Fitter (FMCG) Kardinya, Perth Monday - Friday $116,000- $155,000 + Super + Overtime Full time, Permanent Morning/Afternoon rotating shift Are you a Maintenance Fitter looking for your next long term perman…
D&B
Maintenance Electrician (FMCG) Kardinya, Perth 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) 6am-6pm/6pm-6am Full Time, Permanent $125k + Super + Benefits + Overtime About the Company I am hiring for a growing national manufacturing …
Talent Acquisition Group
TAG have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Plastic Blow Moulding Technician to join a respected and innovative manufacturing organisation based in Forrestfield, WA. This role offers consistent hours, competit…
Laser 3D
Shape the Future of Precision Manufacturing in WA At Laser 3D WA, we're proud to be one of Western Australia's leading precision manufacturing businesses. We're passionate about combining technology, innovation and ma…
Laser 3D
Great team environment Precision, quality and innovation Attractive salary Are you a great welder? Thinking about a change of scenery? Laser 3D is a nationally recognised provider of laser cutting, folding, welding, p…
Talent Acquisition Group
TAG have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Plastic Blow Moulding Technician to join a respected and innovative manufacturing organisation based in Forrestfield, WA. This role offers consistent hours, competit…
Talent Acquisition Group
About the Company TAG have exciting opportunities for experienced Forklift Drivers to join a fast-paced operation in Forrestfield. This role offers consistent, shift work, on a rotating roster that runs from Monday to…
Skilled Jobs Australia
Our client is a leading provided in the hay export industry, and is looking for experienced and skilled Metal Fabricators. You will fabricate, shape, cut and repair metal components and structural steels. Your duties …
Tronox Tronox
About Tronox Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700…
Prime Recruitment
05th November, 2026 Role Overview Experienced CNC Machinist required for a workshop-based opportunity involving the programming, setup and operation of CNC machinery to manufacture components to specification. Candida…
Prime Recruitment
05th November, 2026 The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' industrial rubber lining experience in a workshop environment and be capable of completing work independently while maintaining high standar…
Premium Mechanical Group
05th November, 2026 PREMIUM Job: We are currently seeking Mechanical Fitter's for Wet & Dry Plant in the Pilbara. Working on a 2/2 roster with 7 days, 7 nights and 14 RNR. You will be responsible for the completion of…
Force
Force is seeking a motivated Dyno Technician to join our high performing Forrestfield Components team. This is a hands-on workshop-based role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our heavy earthmoving engines deli…
Prime Recruitment
05th November, 2026 Position: CNC Laser Programmer Location: Perth Metro Duration: Mid to late November 2026 to 8 February 2027 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm Pay Rate: Dependant on experience and capabilit…
Prime Recruitment
05th November, 2026 Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 6:00am to 4:30pm Friday: 6:00am to 3:30pm Saturday: 6:00am to 12:30pm Role Overview Mechanical Fitter required for shutdown maintenance. The role involves hands-on…
Prime Recruitment
05th November, 2026 Prime Recruitment is supporting our client to source experienced Crane Operators for a variety of shutdown opportunities across Western Australia. Shutdown dates will vary depending on client and p…
AWX
Monday-Friday | 5:00am-2:00pm | Ongoing Work About the Role AWX is seeking reliable Machine Operators, Packers and Knife Hands to join a busy meat production team in Bibra Lake. Working across production lines, you'll…
South West Personnel
South West Personnel are proud to partner with a global leader in the manufacture and maintenance of cable belt conveyor systems. Due to ongoing demand and business growth, our client has immediate opportunities for M…
Niche Resources
02nd November, 2026 Civil Machinery Operators – Local & FIFO Opportunities Niche Resources is currently looking for experienced Civil Machinery Operators for a range of ongoing projects across Perth Metro, the Pilbara…
Chandler Macleod
Position: Process Plant Operator Location: Kwinana, WA Position Type: Contract Pay Rate: DAYS $50.29 p/h + Penalties, NIGHTS $62.86 p/h + Penalties Role Overview As a Process Operator, you will be part of the producti…
Estimated employment
Estimated people employed as Other Machine Operators in Western Australia, from Jobs and Skills Australia's monthly nowcast, to October 2026.
| Month | People employed |
|---|---|
| October 2021 | 1,495 |
| October 2022 | 1,365 |
| October 2023 | 1,786 |
| October 2024 | 2,005 |
| October 2025 | 1,939 |
| October 2026 | 2,000 |
| SA4 region | People employed, October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Perth - South West | 521 |
| Perth - South East | 490 |
| Perth - North West | 461 |
| Perth - North East | 176 |
| Outback WA (south) | 89 |
Jobs and Skills Australia's nowcast is experimental: its figures are model estimates of the people employed in each occupation, not a count of them, and each monthly release revises the months before it.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation (NERO), October 2026, CC BY 4.0. Experimental estimates.
ViewJobs analysis of the Jobs and Skills Australia Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation: Capital city, state and national figures are sums of SA4 regions.
Other Machine Operators
No national shortage (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List).
Employment is projected to grow 9.0% nationally, to 14,877 by May 2035 (Jobs and Skills Australia Employment Projections).
Jobs and Skills Australia rates occupations nationally each year; projections are model estimates.
Jobs and Skills Australia: Recent trends in displaced workers
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List, CC BY 4.0.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections, May 2025 to May 2035, CC BY 4.0. Projections are model estimates.
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