We are based in Muswellbrook NSW, we are a successful, privately owned Australian engineering business committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our staff & their families. We provide on and off site 24/7 support to our clients with an emphasis on quality and high standards.

Our Culture is founded on five key values - Commitment to our staff and customers, delivering on Quality, showing Respect for each other, Teamwork and most importantly Safety.

About this role:

This role is in a fast-paced environment were delivering on safety, quality and production will be a key to your success. We understand home / life balance and are flexible to cater for our staff’s various needs wherever possible.

Reporting to our Workshop Supervisor, you will be in a hands-on leadership role. You will be overlooking daily work fronts and supervising teams of tradesman and apprentices to complete new fabrication projects and repair work on light and heavy mining equipment in a safe and timely manner, some examples include;

- Fixed plant pipework | Handrails, platforms and stairways (steel and aluminium) | Structural steel beams | Fuel & oil tank repairs | Stainless Steel items | Transport stands | Storage boxes and tool lockers to name a few.

Our role will suit a flexible allrounder who is results driven and has superior communication skills, understands how important the role of safety is in the workplace, can prioritise work fronts as changes occur and who has both high technical and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting daily pre-starts/toolbox meetings.
- Providing technical oversight and guidance.
- Ensure work performed is carried out in accordance with Company & Customer standards including compliance with all ITP’s, job packs and technical procedures.




- Assisting in teaching and mentoring staff as required.
- Ensure all work is performed safely (including equipment and tools used) in compliance with company requirements.
- Ensuring productivity is maintained.
- Step up Supervisor for leave coverage.
- Conducting HSE interactions and;
- Maintaining a “team” based mindset where everyone looks out for and helps each other

At MMS, our focus is on our people, we offer a strong team workplace that will support you, and your team to succeed in your career with us.

What You’ll bring:

- Live locally within 1hour of the Muswellbrook area.
- Relevant trade qualifications (Certificate of Proficiency – Fabrication).
- Experience working with and supervising work fronts in a workshop setting.
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
- Great time management and communication skills.
- Experience setting standards and keeping staff accountable.
- Exceptional safety standards with a team first mentality.
- A valid drivers license.

What we will Offer:

- A great rate of pay paid weekly.
- Overtime paid after 7hrs, with plenty of overtime hours available.
- We supply all uniforms & PPE.
- All training, medical & induction costs are paid for.
- 5 weeks annual leave per year.
- Locally based (be home every day or night!).
- Opportunities to take the next step in your career.
- Teamwork, respect, quality and a total commitment to your success.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore further, we would love to hear from you, apply by uploading your cover letter and resume via. SEEK. If you have any further questions regarding this position, please contact Resource Co-Ordinator Sally Davis on (02) 6542 1900 6542 1900).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Fabrication Leading Hand (Muswellbrook)
🏢 MMS Engineering
📍 Muswellbrook