About MCA Engineering
MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our strong safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.
About the Role
MCA Engineering is seeking an experienced Engineering Workshop Foreman to lead our workshop operations in Parkes, NSW. This is a permanent leadership role responsible for supervising a team of Boilermakers, and Apprentices while ensuring workshop activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on role where you will provide leadership, coordinate workflow, mentor apprentices and support the fabrication, repair and maintenance of mining equipment and structural components.
Responsibilities
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Lead and supervise a team of Boilermakers and Apprentices
- Plan, schedule and coordinate daily workshop activities to meet project deadlines
- Mentor and develop apprentices and less experienced tradespeople
- Ensure all fabrication, repair and maintenance work meets quality and safety standards
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications
- Oversee fabrication, assembly and repair of mining equipment and structural steel
- Coordinate procurement of materials and workshop consumables
- Manage workflow, labour allocation and workshop productivity
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and client procedures
- Liaise with project managers, supervisors and clients regarding workshop priorities
What We're Looking For
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Trade qualification as a Boilermaker/Fabricator
- Demonstrated experience leading workshop teams in mining, engineering or heavy industrial environments
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding and heavy equipment repairs
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- White Card and current driver's licence
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing
- Forklift Licence, Dogging or Rigging Tickets, Confined Space, Working at Heights, First Aid Certificate are highly regarded.
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