Machinist / Workshop Supervisor

Location: Bayswater (moving to South Guildford - December), Perth WA

Employment type: Full-time

Practon Mining is a valve and engineering specialist supporting mining and industrial clients across WA. We’re a small, growing team that gets called when a practical or “out of the box” solution is required. We’re evolving and want someone who is keen to join us for the journey.

The role – hands on, not just a desk

You’ll be on the tools, running the workshop, scheduling work and your team and working directly with clients. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and figuring things out.

You’ll be doing things like:
Manual machining and lathe work on valve components
Working with large equipment and setting up jobs safely and accurately
Planning and supervising day-to-day workshop tasks – QA, workflow, quoting
Overseeing valve repair, modification and assembly
Speaking with clients to clarify jobs, offer practical solutions and give updates
Coaching and guiding trades assistants/apprentices

You You’re practical, highly organised, steady, and take pride in doing things properly. .

You’ll likely have:




Trade qualification as a Machinist / Fitter Machinist (or similar)
Solid manual machining and lathe skills, comfortable with bigger equipment
Some experience leading others (or you’re clearly ready to step up)
Mining / heavy industrial background (nice to have, not essential)
Good communicator – happy to pick up the phone and talk to clients
experience scheduling and prioritising work in a busy environment

Why this is worth a look
Perth-based, Monday–Friday – home every night, excellent if you’re ready to move on from FIFO or heavy rosters
Flexibility for the right person around start/finish times and working week structure
Interesting, diverse work – problem-solving and one-off jobs, not repetitive production runs
Direct line to decision-makers – your ideas will actually influence how we grow
Genuine growth phase – chance to build something, not just maintain the status quo

How to apply Hit “Apply” with your CV and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and what appeals to you about this role. All applications are treated confidentially.

📌 Machinist / Workshop Supervisor Bayswater
🏢 Practon Group
📍 Bayswater