Technician - Lineboring

Date:  12 Aug 2026
City:  Newman - Branch

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. 

The Opportunity:

 

We are currently seeking an experienced Technician – Lineboring to join our Customer Support team in Newman.

In this role, you will contribute to a professional field service team, ensuring high levels of safety, quality and efficiency. You will be responsible for line boring, welding and machining, providing accurate repair scopes and supporting major site-based equipment maintenance projects.

You will also work closely with Service Supervisors, Parts Staff, other Technicians, Tech Services and customers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

 

Roster: Choose between 2weeks on 1 week off, OR 2 weeks on 2 weeks off.

Remuneration: Earn up to $230,000 + super. Based on a 2:1 roster

Role Located: Newman, WA - FIFO from Perth

 

Komatsu benefits:

  • Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family-friendly benefits
  • Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund
  • Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
  • Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
  • Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
  • Referral Program: $3,000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

What we are looking for:

  • Qualified Fitter Machinist/Boilermaker
  • Demonstrated competency using Hoffman and Triangle line boring equipment including small and large facing heads.  
  • Experience with stick and mig welding techniques for pad welding and face repairs.
  • Ability to accurately measure and report circumferences on mobile equipment and reference specifications in OEM shop manuals
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawing
  • Strong technical understanding of the design and function of heavy equipment
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Good understanding of computer systems and Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety
  • MR classification driver's licence
  • Ability to coordinate major site-based equipment maintenance projects
  • Ability to complete accurate service reporting, timesheets and job documentation
  • Ability to follow required job scopes and critical paths

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.