Hands-On Production Manager & First Class Machinist

Hapco Engineers; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award remuneration

Company ute provided

Immediate start

Air-conditioned workshop

38-hour week

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Hapco Engineers in Welshpool, WA, is seeking an experienced Production Manager (First Class Machinist) for a full-time, permanent role. This hands-on leadership position blends machining duties with production management and mentoring of workshop staff.

You will oversee day-to-day operations of the machine shop, read engineering drawings, quote jobs, manage production workflow and delivery timelines, and ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a First Class Machinist.
• Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience.
• Strong CNC machining experience with Siemens and Fanuc controllers.
• Experience with manual machining and milling.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead by example.
• Commitment to high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• CNC turning and manual machining.
• CNC milling and general machining operations.
• Programming and operating CNC machines (Siemens and Fanuc controllers preferred).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Quoting machining work.
• Purchasing tooling and workshop consumables.
• Maintaining tooling and workshop equipment.
• Managing machining projects from start to finish.
• Managing production workflow, job priorities and delivery timelines.
• Supervising and supporting workshop staff.
• Maintaining quality control standards.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained and operating efficiently.
• General workshop administration and documentation.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

CNC programming

Engineering drawings

Project management

Leadership

Quality control

Tooling purchasing

Education

Trade qualification - First Class Machinist

Tools

Siemens controllers

Fanuc controllers

Manual machining

Milling

Job description

Hapco Engineers in Welshpool, WA, is seeking an experienced Production Manager (First Class Machinist) for a full-time, permanent role. This hands-on leadership position blends machining duties with production management and mentoring of workshop staff.

You will oversee day-to-day operations of the machine shop, read engineering drawings, quote jobs, manage production workflow and delivery timelines, and ensure safety and quality.