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.