Workshop Leading Hand - Boilermaker / Metal FabricatorLocation: Maddington Workshop, WARapid Crushing is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Boilermaker / 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 Boilermaker 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.
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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 workplace
✔ Free on-site parking
As a Leading Hand, you will:
Lead, mentor 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
Liaise with supervisors and management to prioritise workloads
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 in a Leading Hand or supervisory role
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
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.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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