Fabrication Manager

George Fischer Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

George Fischer Pty Ltd in Brisbane's Brendale facility seeks an experienced Fabrication Manager to lead our fabrication team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest safety and quality standards.

You will plan production schedules, manage workforce, review drawings, BOMs and specifications, and drive continuous improvement across the team while upholding ISO 9000 quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in fabrication/manufacturing/workshop settings, ideally piping or related industry.
• Strong ability to read 3D/2D CAD drawings, isometrics, BOMs and specifications.
• Solid profit and loss (P&L) experience with projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and fabrication operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Plan and manage production schedules, workforce allocation, materials and equipment to maximise operational efficiency.
• Review customer drawings and specifications and own the full work order process from BOM setup to shipping.
• Champion safety and quality: enforce ISO 9000 quality procedures, run audits and training, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive accountability, performance, productivity and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Proven leader

Technical know-how reading CAD

Commercially strong

Great communicator

Job description

Georg Fischer (GF) is a global market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative piping systems and industrial solutions for the safe transport of liquids and gases. With more than 200 years of engineering excellence, GF continues to grow through innovation, technical leadership and strong customer partnerships.

GF is looking for an experienced Fabrication Manager to lead our fabrication team in Brendale, Brisbane, making sure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

About GF

Brand new, state-of-the-art facility: lead the team in a purpose-built prefabrication centre with modern fusion and welding equipment, overhead cranes and room to grow.

A global leader: be part of a Swiss-based group with operations and customers worldwide.

Real ownership: set up and grow a new prefabrication facility and shape how it runs, from the team and processes to customer delivery.

Work that matters: our piping systems carry water, chemicals and energy safely for utilities, industry and infrastructure.

Safety and culture first: join a team that lives the GF Values of Performance, Caring and Learning.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production and fabrication operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.

Plan and manage production schedules, workforce allocation, materials and equipment to maximise operational efficiency.

Review customer drawings and specifications and own the full work order process from BOM setup to shipping.

Champion safety and quality: enforce ISO 9000 quality procedures, run audits and training, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

Drive accountability, performance, productivity and continuous improvement across the team.

Monitor production costs, labour efficiency, material wastage and operational budgets to improve profitability.

Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and other departments to optimise production processes, resolve challenges and meet customer expectations.

About you

Proven leader: experience managing a fabrication, manufacturing or workshop team, ideally in plastic piping or a related industry.

Technical know-how: confident reading 3D/2D CAD drawings, isometric piping drawings, BOMs and specifications.

Commercially strong: solid profit and loss (P&L) experience and a track record of running projects on time and on budget, with strong organisational and admin skills (work orders, ERP, procurement, scheduling).

Great communicator: a coach and relationship builder who works well with customers and colleagues across the business.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?