Fabrication Leading Hand

Fabrication Leading Hand - Location: Maddington Workshop, WA

FABRICATION LEADING HAND | HEAVY FABRICATION | MINING & CRUSHING INDUSTRY

Rapid Crushing is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Metal Fabricator to join our fabrication team, supporting the Rapid Group's mobile and fixed crushing operations throughout Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified metal fabricator with proven leadership experience who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating workshop activities, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Based at our fully equipped Maddington workshop, you will play a key role in leading fabrication projects while remaining hands-on with fabrication, maintenance, and repairs..

As a Leading Hand, you will:

• Provide hands on mentoring and support a team of boilermakers and apprentices

• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager daily workshop activities to meet production schedules

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture

• Ensure fabrication work meets quality standards and project specifications

• Carry out general fabrication and structural welding

• Complete heavy mobile plant fabrication, modifications, repairs and rebuilds

• Fabricate new conveyor systems, fixed and mobile crushers, and screening equipment

• Lead by example while remaining actively involved in workshop operations

Essential Requirements

• Australian-recognised Boilermaker Trade Qualification
• Demonstrated experience as a Leading Hand
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• National Police Clearance
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Desirable Qualifications

• Rigging and Dogging tickets
• High Risk Forklift Licence
• Overhead Crane experience

What's on Offer

✔ Permanent, full-time position

✔ Immediate start available

✔ Monday to Friday roster

✔ Optional half-day Saturdays

✔ Weekly pay

✔ Above-award wages

✔ Ongoing training and career development

✔ Friendly, supportive team environment

✔ Free on-site parking

Why Join Rapid Crushing?

At Rapid Crushing, you'll join a well-established Australian company that values its people, invests in quality equipment, and provides opportunities for long-term career growth. We are looking for someone who leads by example, motivates their team, and takes pride in delivering exceptional workmanship.

Pre-employment medical assessments, including Drug & Alcohol Screening, form part of the recruitment process. Ongoing Drug & Alcohol Screening applies throughout employment.

Rapid Crushing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Apply Now

Please forward your resume to [email protected].

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.