Leading hand / CNC Machinist 1st class

Applications Close: 30/09/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth Metropolitan

Leading hand / CNC machinist 1st class

Welshpool | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | RCR Mining Technologies

RCR Mining Technologies is seeking an experienced and capable Leading Hand Fitter / Machinist to join our Welshpool Workshop. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a skilled tradesperson who enjoys guiding others, improving processes, and delivering high-quality machining work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Machining Supervisor, you will oversee daily workshop activities, support machinists and apprentices, and ensure all machining operations on borers, lathes, drills and mills are completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

About the Role

As the Leading Hand Fitter / Machinist, you will allocate work, coordinate labour and resources, and provide technical guidance to your team. You will ensure all machining tasks are completed to the highest quality, meeting tight tolerances and production deadlines. This role also plays a key part in maintaining equipment, supporting apprentice development, and promoting continuous improvement across the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate labour, materials and equipment to meet delivery, quality and commercial requirements

• Mentor and monitor apprentices to support strong 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 escalate 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

• Secure the premises and ensure shutdown of non-essential equipment at end of shift

• 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 RCR objectives

• Perform additional duties as directed, within skills and competency levels

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Trade Qualification – Machining

• Australian Driver’s Licence

• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift & Dogging or Basic Rigging

Essential Criteria

Experience operating one or more of the following:

• Experience on programming CNC Lathe or CNC Mill using G codes, M codes

• Can operate FANUC control machine

• Manual Centre Lathes

• Manual Milling Machines

• Horizontal Borers

• Experience with preventative maintenance on machining equipment

• Strong commitment to safe work practices and teamwork

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a Leading Hand or leadership role

• Understand GD&T, used Mastercam software

• Senior CNC Machinist lathe/mill experience is a bonus

• Experience manufacturing mining equipment

• Experience machining hydraulic cylinder components

• Basic computer literacy

Why Join RCR Mining Technologies?

• Permanent, full-time role plus penalties with long-term job security

• Attractive pay + income protection + life insurance

• Career growth with opportunities to step into further leadership roles

• Welshpool location – be home every night

• Supportive, safety-first culture

• Employee benefits including parental leave, discounted health insurance, salary sacrifice, EAP, and access to 500+ retailer discounts

RCR Mining Technologies is a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, award-winning solutions, including advanced materials handling equipment for the mining and rail sectors. Our extensive product range includes apron and belt feeders, conveyors, bucket wheel excavators, stackers, spreaders, in-pit mining units, sizers, scrubbers, and screeners.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from all backgrounds, including women and Indigenous peoples, are encouraged to apply.

Military veterans and ex-service personnel are encouraged to apply.

If you have the skills and experience to take on this rewarding challenge, APPLY NOW