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Best Medium Automotive Industry Award Winner 2025

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Engine Assembler

At Original Engine Co (OEC), we’re Australia’s leading engine remanufacturer — and proud back-to-back winners of the Best Automotive Business at the VACC Automotive Industry Awards. We’re passionate about quality, innovation, and growing great careers.

We are looking for a detail-driven engine assembler to join our engine remanufacturing team. This is a full-time role with all training provided in our modern, well-equipped workshop in Kilsyth.

What You’ll Do

You will play a key role in our assembly team, with tasks such as:

• Engine assembly preparation
• Engine assembly
• Cylinder head machining
• Buffing of cylinder head components
• Engine block preparation
• Engine testing

What You Bring

• Previous experience in engine assembly or mechanical component assembly
• Skilled in using hand tools and precision assembly techniques
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Team-oriented mindset with a can-do attitude
• Reliable and committed work ethic
• A commitment to quality, safety and innovation
• Certification in mechanical engineering (advantageous)

Why Join OEC?

• Above award wages + paid overtime at double time
• Job stability in a growing and respected business
• A clean, modern, and well-organised workshop
• Free uniform and on-site parking
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Weekly morning teas and monthly Friday lunches

Hours of Work (38 hours/week):

• Mon–Thurs: 7:00am–3:30pm
• Fri: 7:00am–2:45pm
• Additional hours may be required on occasion and will be paid at double time.

If you’re passionate about engines, committed to quality, and want to join a supportive and innovative team — apply today with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and interest in the role.

Applications may close early if the right candidate is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Mechanical assembly: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person