About Stirlings
Established in 1973, Stirlings is a privately owned Stockist & Processor of Stainless & Performance Steel products. We import, stock, process, and distribute premium metals to customers across Australia and internationally — with our products having a huge range of applications in Major Infrastructure & Construction Projects, Food & beverage Factories & Facilities, Defence Vessels, Vehicles (Road, Rail, Marine & Air), and major projects of every kind.
As a privately owned business, we've held onto something many companies lose as they grow: a genuine family culture. Join Stirlings and you'll find a stable career, professional on-the-job training, and a team that backs internal development and career progression.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a full-time Processing Workshop Manager to lead the Laser & Bandsaw workshop team at our Bibra Lake site. This Processing Workshop holds two high powered Fibre Lasers (60kw being the most powerful in Australia), a range of Bandsaws as well as new finishing/deburring machines. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the execution, quality, and efficiency of all processing activity — from works order scheduling through to finished product ready for delivery to customers.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leading Customer Service & Workshop Productivity
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Schedule & manage the execution of all works orders against company DIFOT targets and customer requirements.
- Providing customers with excellent turnaround times for their custom jobs.
- Liaise closely with the Scheduling & Nesting team to keep jobs flowing and maximising torch time.
- Manage storage of offcuts & remnants, stocktaking & ensuring inventory compliance.
Ensuring Quality
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This is precision cutting of metal with high-powered machines — it demands a focused, technical approach to getting the best out of every machine
- Set and manage quality standards across cut quality, product finish, marking, and packaging
- Manage and develop machine parameters relative to material grade and thickness
- Ensure processed product is correctly marked and packaged for identification, safe transport, and compliance with SPS specifications
Leading the Team
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Lead, organise & mentor the Processing team — rostering, scheduling, training, and development
- Champion a strong safety culture across all processing activities
- Own team procedures and order processing accuracy
Leading the Machines
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Own machine maintenance — book, organise, and record servicing and repairs to ISO 9001 standard
- Minimise downtime and maximise torch time: troubleshoot issues and breakdowns, and keep staff informed
- Champion new technology, machine modifications, and continuous improvement in cutting performance and efficiency
- Maintain stock of machinery consumables, ancillary equipment, and parts, and ensure all MHE and rigging equipment is certified and current
Responsibilities are not limited to those listed above.
What We're Looking For
Strong understanding of machine processing (profile Laser, Deburring & Bandsaw), CNC systems, and job card/workshop documentation Strong understanding of — and commitment to — customer expectations around finished product integrity, quality, finish, packaging, and DIFOT
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Strong leadership & managerial skills, the ability to manage, mentor & promoting a Safe work environment
- Strong prioritising & communication skills
- High attention to detail & focus on quality & productivity
- Competent use of CAD processing systems
- High competency in laser cutting
- Dogman's Certificate
- LF Forklift Licence
Why Stirlings?
Stable, full-time role with a growing national business
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Working with state of the art machinery
- Professional on-the-job training
- Genuine career development — we're strong on internal position development & career progression
- A privately owned, family-oriented culture
Check out our Life page on LinkedIn: **Stirlings Performance Steels: Life | LinkedIn**
How to Apply If you're ready for a new challenge and believe you have what it takes to join the Stirlings team, please apply with a copy of your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please visit https://stirlings.com.au/ for more information
