Perth-Based Leading Hand CNC Machinist

RCR Mining Technologies; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Long-term job security

Job summary

RCR Mining Technologies is seeking a Leading Hand Fitter / Machinist to join the Welshpool Workshop. This hands-on leadership role involves guiding machinists and apprentices and delivering high-quality machining work in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Machining Supervisor, you will allocate work, coordinate labour and resources, and ensure tasks meet tight tolerances and deadlines while maintaining equipment and promoting continuous improvement across the workshop.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC Lathe or CNC Mill using G codes, M codes.
• Can operate FANUC control machine.
• Manual Centre Lathes and Manual Milling Machines proficiency.
• Experience with Horizontal Borers is preferred.
• Experience with preventative maintenance on machining equipment.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Allocate labour, materials and equipment to meet delivery, quality and commercial requirements
• Mentor and monitor apprentices to support learning outcomes
• Ensure compliance with RCR Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Lead daily pre-start meetings and communicate work allocations
• Prepare job cards, materials and resources ahead of scheduled work
• Monitor machining methods and drive best-practice manufacturing processes
• Verify material checks, dimensional inspection records and quality documentation
• Maintain accurate job identification on all parts and materials
• Track job progress and escape issues impacting delivery dates
• Ensure adherence to employee start/finish times and report non-conformance
• Maintain the work centre schedule with up-to-date progress information
• Provide coverage during supervisor absences and liaise with management
• Promote and contribute to business development opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement and eliminate inefficiencies
• Ensure machine shop equipment is maintained and coordinate repairs where required
• Assist other divisions and business units to support broader objectives
• Perform additional duties as directed, within skills and competency levels

Skills

CNC programming (G/M codes)

FANUC control operation

Manual centre lathes

Manual milling machines

Horizontal borers

Preventative maintenance

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Australian recognised Trade Qualification - Machining

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

RCR Mining Technologies is seeking a Leading Hand Fitter / Machinist to join the Welshpool Workshop. This hands-on leadership role involves guiding machinists and apprentices and delivering high-quality machining work in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Machining Supervisor, you will allocate work, coordinate labour and resources, and ensure tasks meet tight tolerances and deadlines while maintaining equipment and promoting continuous improvement across the workshop.