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
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
