A1 - Machinist / Fitter (Leading Hand)

Machinist / Fitter (Leading Hand)

Location

• Primary: Melbourne, VIC

• Classification: Fitters, Turners and Machinists (Trades and Services)

• Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

Trimetal Engineering seek an experienced Machinist with medium-to-heavy capabilities and a suitably qualified Fitter for a permanent, full-time Leading Hand role. This supervisory position balances senior workshop management responsibilities with hands-on, high-precision machining on heavy-capacity industrial components.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Machining and Workshop Operations

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and Manual lathes, mills, and boring machinery.

• Demonstrate specialized proficiency with a heavy focus on CNC Horizontal Boring mills.

• Execute complex setups on medium-to-heavy components while maintaining strict close tolerances.

• Interpret advanced blueprints, technical engineering drawings, and manage physical tool changes.

2. Supervisory and Leadership Duties

• Supervise, train, and mentor trade apprentices and junior machining staff on the production floor.

• Partner directly with the Department Manager to coordinate daily job scheduling and workshop workflow.

• Manage basic Quality Assurance compliance and enforce strict Workplace Health and Safety policies.

• Act as a technical point of contact to communicate timelines and requirements with suppliers and customers.

Candidate Requirements

• Trade Qualification: Certified Machinist, Fitter, or Turner.

• Machining Expertise: Strong background in both CNC and manual machining, with proven experience operating horizontal boring mills.

• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated history of workshop supervision, leadership, team coordination, or job scheduling.

• Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of local manufacturing protocols and safety requirements.