Precision Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Machinist

at HMG

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pinkenba, Brisbane QLD

$52.53 - $55.30 p.h. + plus penalties

Full-Time hours - 38 hours + OT Available
Work on large, heavy-duty industrial components
Immediate start | $52.53 - $55.30 + penalties

Full-Time hours - 38 hours + OT Available
Work on large, heavy-duty industrial components
Immediate start | $52.53 - $55.30 + penalties

HMG is looking for Machinists to work on large, heavy-duty industrial components. Ready for your next opportunity? Apply now!

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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This is a featured job

Mechanical Maintenance Technicians - Rail Rolling Stock

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auburn, Sydney NSW

+ penalties

Currently recruiting Mechanical Fitters for Locomotive/Rolling Stock Maintenance in Sydney!

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed twelve days ago

Quality Associate

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wetherill Park, Sydney NSW

Hourly rate

We are looking for a hands-on Quality Associate to support our client's production team in Wetherill Park.6-month contract.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Mechanical Engineering Opportunities

at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA

West Perth Location
Exciting projects
Materials Handling design focus

West Perth Location
Exciting projects
Materials Handling design focus

Contract and Permanent opportunities within growing team

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

CNC / Machinist

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Clayton, Melbourne VIC

AUD 42 - 47.50 per hour

Day shift
Temp2perm position
ASAP Start for the right candidate

Day shift
Temp2perm position
ASAP Start for the right candidate

Melbourne based Machinist or CNC Machinist or Toolmakers required for a busy manufcturer in the Eastern suburbs.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

QA/QC Inspector

at Resourceful Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

1000 Per Day

Client-side role on a major brownfield/greenfield EPC capital project
Drive welding quality across SMP, tanks and modular construction onsite
6-month rolling contract with a leading operator | competitive day rate

Client-side role on a major brownfield/greenfield EPC capital project
Drive welding quality across SMP, tanks and modular construction onsite
6-month rolling contract with a leading operator | competitive day rate

Client-side QA/QC Welding Inspector role on a major Brisbane O&G capital project. 6-month rolling contract. CSWIP 3.1 / WTIA essential.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Perth-based Mechanical Design Engineer contract role in mining heavy equipment. 5-10 yrs exp. Apply now ASAP

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Coordinator – QLD

at SKIDATA APAC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane Airport, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Project Coordinator – QLD Deliver precision. Drive execution. Make projects come alive.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

CNC Machinist

at Corestaff Perth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bayswater, Perth WA

Bayswater
Monday to Friday
Immediate Start

Bayswater
Monday to Friday
Immediate Start

2x CNC Machinists for Rollers. Operate lathes, machine components, check tolerances. Permanent roles, supportive team.

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Technical Officer, Manufacturing and Fabrication (JR47586 )

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$62.46 p.h. Plus Super

Technical Officer role supporting the operational activities within Manufacturing and Fabrication Workspaces.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Officer

at Designworks Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane QLD

$105,000 – $125,000 per year

Join our Brisbane manufacturing team as a Quality Officer, supporting the inspection, release, and continuous improvement of advanced products.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Rare opportunity to work as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a sought-after organisation operating within a highly regulated, complex environment.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

QA Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yatala, Gold Coast QLD

$80 - $110 per hour

Create ITP Quality Plans
Travel to China and Malaysia
Initial 12 wseek contract

Create ITP Quality Plans
Travel to China and Malaysia
Initial 12 wseek contract

12 week contract available for a QA to coordinate the fabrication for Mining Plant machinery

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at TRS Staffing Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Major Port Handling Project

Major Port Handling Project

Our client is a major infrastructure owner. They are WA's primary container and bulk handling infrastructure.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Welder / Boilermaker

at Talent Focus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southern Suburbs & Logan, Brisbane QLD

$52.50 per hour + super

Temp to Perm | Immediate Start
$52.50 per hour
Based at Acacia Ridge

Temp to Perm | Immediate Start
$52.50 per hour
Based at Acacia Ridge

Temp to Perm, Immediate Start for experienced Boilermaker/Welders for great opportunity with precision engineering company.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Control Engineer - Hardware

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

A rare opportunity to help develop a novel, disruptive medical product that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Systems Engineer

at Tenacity CX

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$120 – $160 per hour

Long‑term Defence work in secure communications modernisation
NV1/2 cleared systems engineers, ILS and PMs shaping key capability
Join a trusted Defence consultancy that values expertise and impact

Long‑term Defence work in secure communications modernisation
NV1/2 cleared systems engineers, ILS and PMs shaping key capability
Join a trusted Defence consultancy that values expertise and impact

Seeking NV‑cleared systems engineers, ILS and PM talent for secure comms modernisation. Long‑term Defence roles in Canberra.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Join a sought-after organisation delivering technically complex projects in a highly regulated industrial environment. Apply now!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

A rare opportunity to help develop a novel, disruptive medical product that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

CNC Operator

at TalentBlue

This is a Contract/Temp job

Somerton, Melbourne VIC

$35.30 - $45ph + Super + Overtime

Immediate Start
Full-time Hours
Plenty of Overtime

Immediate Start
Full-time Hours
Plenty of Overtime

We are looking for a versatile CNC Operator to join our production team. Day Shift & Afternoon Shift available. Temp to Perm Opportunity. Apply Now!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at GFG Alliance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rooty Hill, Sydney NSW

Competitive salary

Join an award winning Steel Manufacturing company
Two-year fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent placement
Continuous coaching, mentorship, and formal training throughout the program

Join an award winning Steel Manufacturing company
Two-year fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent placement
Continuous coaching, mentorship, and formal training throughout the program

Real Work with Real Outcomes - This immersive, hands-on program provides practical learning through hands-on experience and meaningful work.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Machinist

at HMG

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pinkenba, Brisbane QLD

$52.53 - $55.30 p.h. + plus penalties

Full-Time hours - 38 hours + OT Available
Work on large, heavy-duty industrial components
Immediate start | $52.53 - $55.30 + penalties

Full-Time hours - 38 hours + OT Available
Work on large, heavy-duty industrial components
Immediate start | $52.53 - $55.30 + penalties

HMG is looking for Machinists to work on large, heavy-duty industrial components. Ready for your next opportunity? Apply now!

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

13d ago

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