Experienced Welding/Fabrication Workshop Leading Hand

Prolec Australia Group Pty Ltd; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-focused working hours

Overtime available

Job summary

Prolec Australia Group Pty Ltd is seeking an Experienced Welding/Fabrication Workshop Leading Hand in Warabrook, NSW. The role focuses on planning work, supporting the team, and ensuring jobs are completed safely on time to a high standard.

You will weld and fabricate stainless steel, aluminium and steel enclosures, read drawings, and coordinate with draftsmen, sales and purchasing to keep components ready. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Leading Hand.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Extensive experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings.
• Experience with stainless steel, aluminium, and various metals.
• Experience with CNC fabricating machines such as press brake, waterjet and laser cutter.
• Current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and ability to drive manual.

Responsibilities

• Plan work and schedule jobs to meet deadlines.
• Supervise workshop staff and mentor apprentices.
• Weld and perform light fabrication on stainless steel, aluminium, and steel enclosures.
• Read production drawings and liaise with draftsman, sales and purchasing.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and efficient workshop.
• Support problem solving and promote accountability.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Leading Hand

Safety

Reading drawings

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Tools

CNC press brake

Waterjet

Laser cutter

Job description

Experienced Welding/Fabrication Workshop Leading Hand

Prolec Australia Group Pty Ltd – Warabrook NSW

Prolec Australia is a family owned and operated steel fabrication business specialising in custom stainless steel, aluminium and steel enclosures. We are looking for an Experienced Welding/Fabrication Workshop Leading Hand to keep our workshop running smoothly by planning work, supporting the team and making sure the jobs are completed safely on time and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Welding and light fabrication of Stainless Steel, Aluminium & steel enclosures
• Reading and working from production drawings
• Liaising with draftsman, sales and purchasing staff to ensure all components are ready and available to complete the jobs on time
• Assist with the planning and scheduling of jobs to meet project deadlines
• Maintain quality and effective supervision to reduce fabrication rework
• Support the workshop staff and assist with problem solving including mentoring apprentice staff while promoting accountability and workshop discipline
• Ensure fabrication equipment is maintained and compliant
• Maintain the workshop in a safe, tidy and efficient manner
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations

About you

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Leading Hand
• A strong commitment to safety
• Extensive experience with MIG and Tig welding
• Good knowledge of general light fabrication and workshop processes with stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel, brass and copper
• Experience with CNC fabricating machines such as press brake, waterjet and laser cutter
• The ability to read and understand fabrication drawings
• Superior problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Current, unrestricted drivers licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle
• Full Australian working rights/residency
• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing

About us

Prolec Australia is a family owned and operated steel fabrication business specialising in custom stainless steel, aluminium and steel enclosures. We are committed to providing excellent training and development opportunities to our employees. We have a strong team environment with ample support to succeed within this role.

Family-focused working hours with early knock-off on Fridays

Overtime available and may be required to complete jobs during busy periods

Applicants only NO recruitment companies please.

Australian Residents Only, Australian Work Permit required.

Prolec Australia Group is an Equal Opportunity Employment Provider.